self–belt

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Definition of SELF-BELT

a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist <the self-belt is covered with the same faux suede as the dress>

Synonyms ceinture, cincture, cummerbund (also cumberbund), girdle, sash, self-belt

Related Words band, waistband; circle, loop, ribbon, ring; baldric, bandolier (or bandoleer), Sam Browne belt; cestus, obi

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