Definition of belt
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a strip of flexible material worn especially around the waist as an item of clothing or a means of carrying something (such as tools)
b
: a similar article worn as a corset or for protection or safety or as a symbol of distinction
2
: a continuous band of tough flexible material for transmitting motion and power or conveying materials
3a
: an area characterized by some distinctive feature (as of culture, habitation, geology, or life forms)
especially
: one suited to a particular crop
the corn belt
b
: asteroid belt
4
: beltway sense 1
belt
verb
belted; belting; belts
Definition of belt (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: to encircle or fasten with a belt
b
: to strap on
3
: to mark with a band
4
: to sing in a forceful manner or style
belting out popular songs
5
: to drink quickly
belted down a shot of whisky
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The first known use of belt was before the 12th century
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