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belt

Definition

  • noun: a band of material (such as leather) that is worn around a person's waist
  • noun: a strip of flexible material worn especially around the waist as an item of clothing or a means of carrying something (as tools)
  • verb: to fasten (something) with a belt
  • usually + 'out'
  • synonyms: appleton layer, f layer, heaviside-kennelly layer

Examples

  • ('chiefly US') cities in the 'Rust Belt' [=an area formerly known for industry and manufacturing]

  • When you're riding in a car, you should always 'belt up' [=('US') 'buckle up'] for safety.

  • That remark was 'below the belt'. = That remark really 'hit' (him) 'below the belt'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Can I be the first to say, "Ew!" We gotta go tell Gru! All right, I'm going in. If it picks up any traces of the serum, the sensor in your belt buckle will make a sound like this... Mee-maw! Mee-maw! Okay! I get it. I get it. Welcome to Eagle Hair Club. (..)
    2013 Despicable Me 2