belt

UK
/bɛlt/
US
/bɛlt/

Translations

beltnoun
belts
pl
UK
/bɛlt/
US
/bɛlt/
He tightened his belt before starting the hike.
Он затянул ремень перед началом похода.
The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.
Пояс астероидов находится между Марсом и Юпитером.
The karate student earned a black belt.
Каратэист заработал черный пояс.
Additional translations
beltverb
belted
Past Simple
belted
Past Participle
belting
Gerund
UK
/belt/
US
/belt/
He belted the ball out of the park.
Он ударил мяч за пределы парка.
петь громко
She belted out the national anthem.
Она громко спела национальный гимн.
beltadjective
UK
/bɛlt/
US
/bɛlt/
Attributive use (e.g., belt buckle, belt loop) – qualifies nouns meaning ‘designed for or relating to a belt’.

Definitions

beltnoun
A strip of leather or other material worn around the waist to support or hold up clothing.
He tightened his belt to keep his pants from falling down.
A continuous band of material used in machinery for transferring motion or power.
The conveyor belt moved the packages along the assembly line.
A region or area characterized by a particular feature or activity.
The corn belt is known for its extensive corn production.
A band of colors or a strip of something that is different from what is around it.
The artist painted a belt of bright colors across the canvas.
A hard blow or strike, especially delivered suddenly or forcefully.
One belt to the jaw knocked the boxer to the canvas.
An alcoholic drink, especially a shot of spirits taken quickly.
He stopped at the bar for a quick belt of whiskey before heading home.
beltverb
To fasten or secure with a belt.
He belted his coat tightly to keep out the cold.
To hit or strike forcefully.
She belted the ball out of the park during the game.
To sing loudly or forcefully.
The singer belted out the national anthem with great enthusiasm.
To move or travel quickly.
The car belted down the highway at top speed.
To drink (alcohol) quickly or in one swallow.
She belted her beer and ordered another.
beltadjective
Designed for use with, or relating to, a belt worn at the waist.
The sheriff carried a belt holster for his revolver.