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BELT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Belt.

How to pronounce belt:

US

Belt - as a noun

Endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
loop6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accessory16accouterment18accoutrement18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found

Example: "A belt of high pressure"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
part6region7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A vigorous blow

Example: "The sudden knock floored him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bash9knock15smash10

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swath11

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belt ammunitionbelted ammunition

The act of hitting vigorously

Example: "He gave the table a whack"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knock15rap5whack17whang12

Belt - as a verb

Sing loudly and forcefully

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belt out

Deliver a blow to

Example: "He belted his opponent"

Fasten with a belt

Example: "Belt your trousers"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unbelt8

Example Sentences

"He tightened his belt before the race."
"She wore a beautiful leather belt with her dress."
"The astronaut secured his safety belt before takeoff."
"My favorite belt broke, so I need to buy a new one."
"The wrestler won the championship belt."
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Word Game Points

Is BELT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, belt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BELT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is BELT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, belt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BELT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BELT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, belt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BELT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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