belt

¹belt

noun \ˈbelt\

Definition of BELT

1

a : a strip of flexible material worn especially around the waist as an item of clothing or a means of carrying something (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

3

a : 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 1

— belt·ed \ˈbel-təd\ adjective

— belt·less \ˈbelt-ləs\ adjective

— below the belt

: unfair, unfairly

— under one's belt

: in one's possession : as part of one's experience

Origin of BELT

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German balz belt; both from Latin balteus belt

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with BELT

celt, Celt, delt, felt, gelt, melt, pelt, smelt, spelt, svelte, veld, welt