1. strips of leather, fabric, or other material worn around the waist to hold up clothing or for decoration
2. continuous bands of material used in machinery to transfer motion or carry objects
3. regions or zones characterized by particular features

1. fastens with a belt
2. hits forcefully
Usage: informal
3. sings loudly and forcefully
Usage: informal

Examples

• She tightened her belt before putting on her jacket.
• The factory uses conveyor belts to move products along the assembly line.
• The corn belt produces most of the nation's grain.
• He belts his pants every morning before work.
• The singer belts out the chorus with incredible power.
• The boxer belted his opponent with a strong right hook.
• Safety belts are required in all vehicles.
• The rust belt has seen significant industrial decline.