Belts

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛlt/

Belts (noun)

  1. A strap you wear around your waist to hold trousers up or to decorate an outfit.
  2. A strap worn on the body to hold tools or equipment in place.
  3. A loop of material that moves around two wheels to carry power or move items in a machine.

Examples

  • She wore a belt around her waist.
  • The belt keeps the trousers from slipping.

Belts (verb)

  1. To fasten something around a person’s waist or body using a strap.

Examples

  • She belted her bag to keep it steady.
  • He belted the suitcase for the trip.