belt
/bɛlt/
verb
- To hit or strike forcefully.
- She belted the drum hard during the performance.
- He belted the ball over the fence for a home run.
- The boxer belted his opponent with a powerful punch.
- To sing or play loudly and with energy.
- The band belted a classic rock song to the cheering crowd.
- He belted the chorus at the top of his lungs.
- The singer belted out the national anthem.
- To fasten or secure with a belt.
- He belted on his sword before leaving.
- She belted her coat tightly against the wind.
- The worker belted the cargo to keep it from shifting.
noun
- A strip of leather, cloth, or other material worn around the waist to hold up clothing or as an accessory.
- He tightened his belt before going out.
- She wore a black belt with her dress.
- My belt is too loose; I need to make another hole.
- A continuous band of material used for moving objects or transmitting power in machinery.
- The car's fan belt snapped and the engine overheated.
- A rubber belt connects the motor to the wheel.
- The conveyor belt moved boxes across the warehouse.
- A region or area with a particular characteristic or activity.
- The Corn Belt is known for growing maize.
- Many factories are located in the Rust Belt.
- The Sun Belt attracts retirees with its warm climate.
- A seat belt in a vehicle.
- She always wears her belt when driving.
- Please fasten your belt before takeoff.
- The car beeps if you don't buckle your belt.
- A band of color or marking that goes around something.
- The planet Saturn has a prominent belt of rings.
- A belt of trees separated the two fields.
- The bird has a white belt across its chest.