Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: belt
IPA transcription: [b'ɛlt]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: belt
    Meaning: endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
  • Synonyms: belt
    Meaning: a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)
  • Synonyms: belt
    Meaning: an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found; "a belt of high pressure"
  • Synonyms: knock, bash, bang, smash, belt
    Meaning: a vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: belt_out, belt
    Meaning: sing loudly and forcefully
  • Synonyms: belt
    Meaning: deliver a blow to; "He belted his opponent"
Usage examples
  • THE BLUE BELT
  • His knife was on his belt.
  • This belt was the most salient thing about him.
  • And a broad belt with bombs in its padded compartments.
  • "If you cannot swim there is a life belt under your seat."
  • The gun was empty, as was the spare clip pouch at his belt.
  • 'Yes, sire, he had arms; he always carries a dagger in his belt.
  • Here's a sturdy blade. Slip it under your belt and let's be off."
  • The hogskin belt was flat as famine, nor did it longer gird my loins.
  • This belt had never quitted him since the night upon which he made it.