Meaning of 'belt'

noun

the act of hitting vigorously

Synonyms: knock

noun

a band to tie or buckle around the body usually at the waist

Example: "My trousers don't stay up without a belt."

noun

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

noun

ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun

Synonyms: belt ammunition

noun

a vigorous blow

Synonyms: knock

noun

an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found

Example: "a belt of high pressure"

noun

a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing)

Synonyms: swath

verb

to fasten with a belt

Example: "I made sure to belt my trousers before leaving the bathroom."

verb

to deliver a blow to

Example: "The cat belted its toy with remarkable vigor."

verb

to sing loudly and forcefully

Example: "I belted the song during karaoke night."

Synonyms: belt out