ceinture

/sɛnˈtʊr/
noun
  1. A belt or sash worn around the waist, often as part of a uniform or traditional clothing.
    • The soldier's ceinture was made of dark leather and held his sword.
    • She tied a silk ceinture around her dress to add a pop of color.
    • In some cultures, a ceinture is a symbol of rank or achievement.
  2. A type of wide belt used in martial arts, especially in judo or karate, to indicate rank.
    • The sensei adjusted the student's ceinture before the match began.
    • He earned his black ceinture after years of training in judo.
    • Different colors of ceinture represent different skill levels in martial arts.
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