belt
noun
/bɛlt/
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- A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.
- (baseball) The part of the strike zone at the height of the batter's waist.
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beilt
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- A powerful blow, often made with a fist or heavy object.
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buille
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- (usually, capitalized) A geographical region known for a particular product, feature or demographic (Corn Belt, Bible Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt).
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crios
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belt
verb
/bɛlt/
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- (transitive) To encircle.
- (transitive) To fasten a belt on.
- (transitive) To invest (a person) with a belt as part of a formal ceremony such as knighthood.
- (transitive) To hit with a belt.
- (transitive, informal, normally belt out) To scream or sing in a loud, strong manner.
- (transitive) To drink quickly, often in gulps.
- (transitive, colloquial) To hit someone or something.
- (transitive, baseball) To hit a pitched ball a long distance, usually for a home run.
- (intransitive) To move very fast.
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