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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.

Example: As part of the act, the fat clown's belt broke, causing his pants to fall down.

A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.

Example: Keep your belt fastened; this is going to be quite a bumpy ride.

A band that is used in a machine to help transfer motion or power.

Example: The motor had a single belt that snaked its way back and forth around a variety of wheels.

Anything that resembles a belt, or that encircles or crosses like a belt; a strip or stripe.

Example: a belt of trees; a belt of sand

To encircle.

Example: The small town was belted by cornfields in all directions.

To fasten a belt on.

Example: Edgar belted himself in and turned the car's ignition.

To invest (a person) with a belt as part of a formal ceremony such as knighthood.

To hit with a belt.

Example: The child was misbehaving so he was belted as punishment.