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Belt

noun

/belt/

Meaning

a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration

a strip of material worn around the waist to support clothes or as decoration

He tightened his belt before going for a run.

He tightened his belt before leaving for work.

tighten one's belt

strap, girdle, sash, band

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strap, girdle, sash

Entry 2

strap, band, sash, girdle

loosen, release

leather belt, seat belt, belt buckle, wear a belt, tighten belt, conveyor belt

Entry 1

leather belt, seat belt, belt buckle

Entry 2

wear a belt, leather belt, tighten belt, conveyor belt

a viscous liquid derived from plants or animals, used for cooking, lubrication, or fuel

The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

a very tall building of many stories

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness and endurance.

The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.