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belt
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/sĩ.ˈtu.ɾɐ̃w̃/cin·tu·rão
Definitions
21
A strip of leather, cloth, or other material worn around the waist to support clothing or as an ornament.
Usage examples
“He forgot to fasten his belt.”
“The seat belt saved his life in the accident.”
Common combinations
seat beltleather belttighten one's belttool belt
Idiomatic expressions
- tighten one's belt (to spend less money)
2
A zone or band that surrounds something.
Usage examples
“The city's green belt is under threat from development.”
“The asteroid belt contains numerous rocky bodies.”
Common combinations
green beltindustrial beltasteroid beltconveyor belt