belt
word
Definition
A belt is usually a strip of material worn around the waist to hold clothes in place or as decoration. It can also mean a moving strap in a machine, or a long narrow area such as a 'seat belt' or a geographic 'belt'.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'belt' means the thing you wear with pants or a dress. Common collocations include 'wear a belt', 'fasten your seat belt', 'conveyor belt', and 'black belt'. Don't confuse the clothing meaning with 'seat belt' or the machine meaning. Informally, 'belt' can also be a verb meaning hit hard, but that is separate from the noun.
Example Sentences
He bought a new belt for his jeans.
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Please fasten your belt before the car moves.
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The boxes move on a belt in the factory.
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I need a belt that matches these shoes.
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Your suitcase should come out on that belt over there.
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She earned her black belt after years of training.
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