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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

  • (..) I'm in the Twin Pines Mall parking lot. It's Saturday morning, October , , a.m. DOC: Come on, Einie. Get in there. In you go. Sit down. Put your seat belt on. MARTY: Okay. Please note that Einstein's clock... ...is in precise synchronization with my control watch. DOC: Got it? (..)
    1985 Back to the Future