Belt

Noun

 * 1) A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing.
 * 2) A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.
 * 3) A band that is used in a machine to help transfer motion or power.
 * 4) A powerful blow, often made with a fist or heavy object.
 * 5) A quick drink of liquor.
 * 6) capitalized A geographical region known for a particular product or feature (Corn Belt, Bible Belt).
 * 7) (baseball) The lower boundary of the strike zone.

Synonyms

 * girdle, waistband, sash, strap
 * restraint, safety belt, seat belt
 * blow, punch, sock, wallop

Derived terms

 * asteroid belt
 * below the belt
 * belted (adjective)
 * belt track
 * Bible Belt
 * black belt
 * chastity belt
 * conveyor belt


 * fan belt
 * Kuiper belt
 * Rust Belt
 * safety belt
 * seat belt
 * utility belt

Verb

 * 1)  To encircle.
 * 2)  To fasten a belt.
 * 3)  To hit with a belt.
 * 4)  and intransitive To scream or sing in a loud manner.
 * 5)  To drink quickly, often in gulps.
 * 6)  To hit someone or something.
 * 7)  To hit a pitched ball a long distance, usually for a home run.
 * 8)  To move very fast

Synonyms

 * circle, girdle, surround
 * buckle, fasten, strap
 * strap, whip
 * gulp, pound, slurp
 * bash, clobber, smack, wallop
 * book, speed, whiz, zoom

Derived terms

 * belt out
 * belt up