Belt: meaning, definitions and examples

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Context #1

clothing

A belt is a strip of leather or other material worn around the waist to support clothing or carry weapons.

Synonyms

band, sash, strap

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful belt with her dress.
  • He tightened his belt before going on stage.
Context #2

martial arts

In martial arts, a belt is a colored band worn by practitioners to signify rank and skill level.

Synonyms

band, sash, strap

Examples of usage

  • He earned his black belt in karate after years of training.
  • She was awarded a purple belt in jiu-jitsu.
Context #3

fasten

To belt something means to fasten it tightly with a belt or similar object.

Synonyms

buckle, fasten, secure

Examples of usage

  • She belted her coat to stay warm in the cold weather.
  • He belted his bag to his bike for extra security.

Translations

Translations of the word "belt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cinto

🇮🇳 बेल्ट

🇩🇪 Gürtel

🇮🇩 sabuk

🇺🇦 пояс

🇵🇱 pasek

🇯🇵 ベルト

🇫🇷 ceinture

🇪🇸 cinturón

🇹🇷 kemer

🇰🇷 벨트

🇸🇦 حزام

🇨🇿 pásek

🇸🇰 opasok

🇨🇳 腰带

🇸🇮 pas

🇮🇸 belti

🇰🇿 белдік

🇬🇪 ქამარი

🇦🇿 kəmər

🇲🇽 cinturón

Word origin

The word 'belt' originated from the Old English word 'bælt', which in turn came from the Proto-Germanic 'baltijaz'. Belts have been used by various cultures throughout history for practical and decorative purposes. In modern times, belts serve as both functional accessories and fashion statements, with a wide variety of styles and materials available.