belt
|belt|
/bɛlt/
strip for fastening
Etymology
'belt' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'belt,' which came from Latin 'balteus,' meaning 'girdle or belt.'
'balteus' transformed into the Old English word 'belt,' and eventually became the modern English word 'belt.'
Initially, it meant 'a girdle or belt,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a strip of material worn around the waist to support or hold up clothing.
He tightened his belt before starting the hike.
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Noun 2
a continuous band of material used in machinery for transferring motion or power.
The conveyor belt moved the packages along the assembly line.
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Verb 1
to fasten or secure with a belt.
She belted her coat tightly against the wind.
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