bellyband
/ˈbɛliˌbænd/
noun
- A strap or band that goes around the belly of an animal, especially a horse, to secure a saddle or blanket.
- The rider tightened the bellyband before mounting the horse.
- A loose bellyband can cause the saddle to slip.
- She checked the bellyband to make sure it wasn't rubbing the horse's skin.
- A band or belt worn around the waist or abdomen, often for support or as part of clothing.
- Traditional dancers in some cultures wear a colorful bellyband as part of their costume.
- The baby's outfit had a soft bellyband to keep the diaper in place.
- The weightlifter wore a leather bellyband for back support.