1. plural of belting; severe beatings or thrashings
Usage: informal
2. plural of belting; material used for making belts or belt-like strips
Usage: technical

Examples

• The old machine required new beltings to operate properly.
• The leather beltings were worn and needed replacement.
• He received several beltings for his misbehavior.
• The factory ordered industrial beltings for the conveyor system.
• Canvas beltings were used in the textile mill.
• The coach threatened beltings if the team didn’t improve.