Belt
noun
A band or strip of material such as leather or cloth worn around the waist.
He tightened his belt as his pants were loose.
Often appears as...
- tighten a belt
- buckle a belt
verb
To fasten or secure with a belt.
She belted her coat to keep it closed.
Often appears as...
- belt a coat
- belt a dress
noun
A large region of a country or of the world, usually distinguished by its particular characteristics.
The agricultural belt of the country experiences heavy rainfall.
Often appears as...
- agricultural belt
- industrial belt
Usage tips
Geographical
verb
To hit hard.
He belted his opponent with a powerful right hook.
Often appears as...
- belt someone
- belt a ball
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Informal
verb
To sing a song or play music loudly.
She belted out the national anthem to the cheers of the crowd.
Often appears as...
- belt out a song
- belt out a tune
Usage tips
Informal
Musical
noun
A band or strip of material such as leather or cloth worn around the waist.
He tightened his belt as his pants were loose.
Often appears as...
- tighten a belt
- buckle a belt
verb
To fasten or secure with a belt.
She belted her coat to keep it closed.
Often appears as...
- belt a coat
- belt a dress
noun
A large region of a country or of the world, usually distinguished by its particular characteristics.
The agricultural belt of the country experiences heavy rainfall.
Often appears as...
- agricultural belt
- industrial belt
Usage tips
Geographical
verb
To hit hard.
He belted his opponent with a powerful right hook.
Often appears as...
- belt someone
- belt a ball
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To sing a song or play music loudly.
She belted out the national anthem to the cheers of the crowd.
Often appears as...
- belt out a song
- belt out a tune
Usage tips
Informal
Musical
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Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Accessory
A belt can be functional or a stylish addition to an outfit.
She wore a gold belt to complement her dress.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbol of Rank
In martial arts, a belt often signifies the wearer's skill level.
He just earned his black belt in karate.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Usage
Belt can imply restraint or preparation for difficulty.
The team belted up for a tight game.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Accessory
A belt can be functional or a stylish addition to an outfit.
She wore a gold belt to complement her dress.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbol of Rank
In martial arts, a belt often signifies the wearer's skill level.
He just earned his black belt in karate.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Usage
Belt can imply restraint or preparation for difficulty.
The team belted up for a tight game.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Accessory
A belt can be functional or a stylish addition to an outfit.
She wore a gold belt to complement her dress.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbol of Rank
In martial arts, a belt often signifies the wearer's skill level.
He just earned his black belt in karate.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Usage
Belt can imply restraint or preparation for difficulty.
The team belted up for a tight game.
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Let's teach for mastery...
and they were able to fill in those gaps and master those concepts, and that reinforced their mindset that it wasn't fixed; that they actually were capable of learning mathematics. And in a lot of ways, this is how you would master a lot of things in life. It's the way you would learn a martial art. In a martial art, you would practice the white belt skills as long as necessary,
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Why is meningitis so...
people with weak immune systems, or people who gather in large groups where an outbreak of meningitis could potentially happen. In addition to those gatherings, meningitis is most common in a region called the meningitis belt that stretches across Africa, though cases do happen all over the world.
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How to talk (and listen)...
but I did not wake up this morning wanting to tell an entire audience about my sex life. Of course, that's the problem with being trans, right? People are pretty much always wondering how we have sex and what kind of equipment we're working with below the belt. Being trans is awkward.
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His Epic Message Will...
Tiger gorilla elephant polar bear gone in three seconds species that have been here longer than us will be gone because of us in this three seconds and in existence shorter than a vine video we turn the circle of life into our own personal conveyor belt somebody anybody
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The dangers of...
but it might not be because you fired a gun recently it could be that you happen to hail that particular taxi you open the door you sat down you've got the belts and you managed to pick up some gunshot residue that was already there that is a very important distinction
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How do ocean currents...
it carries nutrients that nourish the microorganisms which form the base of many ocean food chains. The global conveyor belt is the longest current in the world, snaking all around the globe. But it only moves a few centimeters per second.
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Pluto 101 PIPE National...
of the universe. Nestled within the far flung Kuiper belt the dwarf planet is believed to be one of the countless celestial objects left over from the formation of the solar system. While it is one of the Kuiper belts largest bodies,
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Earthquakes 101 PIPE...
the world they've been recorded on all seven continents but most quakes take place in just three regions the mid-atlantic ridge an underwater line that runs down the Atlantic Ocean the alpide belt which stretches from the
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This Guy Explains Why...
but the reason to see in Eclipse isn't because it's rare it's because of how it will make you feel right now belt it's daytime out here but in a few seconds
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Kangaroo Boxing Fight PIPE...
So is kicking below the belt. The dominant male's skill is already telling.
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Let's teach for mastery...
and they were able to fill in those gaps and master those concepts, and that reinforced their mindset that it wasn't fixed; that they actually were capable of learning mathematics. And in a lot of ways, this is how you would master a lot of things in life. It's the way you would learn a martial art. In a martial art, you would practice the white belt skills as long as necessary,
Video examples
Why is meningitis so...
people with weak immune systems, or people who gather in large groups where an outbreak of meningitis could potentially happen. In addition to those gatherings, meningitis is most common in a region called the meningitis belt that stretches across Africa, though cases do happen all over the world.
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How to talk (and listen)...
but I did not wake up this morning wanting to tell an entire audience about my sex life. Of course, that's the problem with being trans, right? People are pretty much always wondering how we have sex and what kind of equipment we're working with below the belt. Being trans is awkward.
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His Epic Message Will...
Tiger gorilla elephant polar bear gone in three seconds species that have been here longer than us will be gone because of us in this three seconds and in existence shorter than a vine video we turn the circle of life into our own personal conveyor belt somebody anybody
Video examples
The dangers of...
but it might not be because you fired a gun recently it could be that you happen to hail that particular taxi you open the door you sat down you've got the belts and you managed to pick up some gunshot residue that was already there that is a very important distinction
Video examples
How do ocean currents...
it carries nutrients that nourish the microorganisms which form the base of many ocean food chains. The global conveyor belt is the longest current in the world, snaking all around the globe. But it only moves a few centimeters per second.
Video examples
Pluto 101 PIPE National...
of the universe. Nestled within the far flung Kuiper belt the dwarf planet is believed to be one of the countless celestial objects left over from the formation of the solar system. While it is one of the Kuiper belts largest bodies,
Video examples
Earthquakes 101 PIPE...
the world they've been recorded on all seven continents but most quakes take place in just three regions the mid-atlantic ridge an underwater line that runs down the Atlantic Ocean the alpide belt which stretches from the
Video examples
This Guy Explains Why...
but the reason to see in Eclipse isn't because it's rare it's because of how it will make you feel right now belt it's daytime out here but in a few seconds
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Kangaroo Boxing Fight PIPE...
So is kicking below the belt. The dominant male's skill is already telling.
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Jorge Masvidal
American Athlete
Over everything, over friendships or anything, is my kids - and obviously fighting for that belt is my kids' future. It doesn't sound too nice, but if my mom had the belt, she better give it up because my kids gotta eat. If I'm willing to fight my mom, imagine a good friend.
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J. R. Ramirez
Cuban Actor
If you really want to act, I say get in class. Every kind of class. Put as many tools in that tool belt, because once you get out there, the real world doesn't sugarcoat much!
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Jessica Andrade
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
Because of Valentina's career in MMA and the way she beats her opponents, beating her will be even more important than when I won the strawweight belt.
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Jack Sock
American Tennis Player
I've got my years on tour now kind of under my belt, and I'm getting the experience and playing more and more big matches, which I think helps.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power.
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Joseph Benavidez
American Athlete
I'm going to be world champion and have a belt, and people will correctly be able to say I was the best instead of I was very good.
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Nick Diaz
American Athlete
Belts aren't important. It's the fights that are important. Important to the fans, important to the show.
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Manuel Neuer
German Athlete
In life, I'm a guy who likes to drive a car quite fast, but I wear a seat belt at the same time.
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Jessie Vargas
American Boxer
When I was young, I used to dream about seeing myself with the world title, with the WBC belt.
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Nicholas Gonzalez
American Actor
It's so much more interesting having life under your belt.
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Jorge Masvidal
American Athlete
Over everything, over friendships or anything, is my kids - and obviously fighting for that belt is my kids' future. It doesn't sound too nice, but if my mom had the belt, she better give it up because my kids gotta eat. If I'm willing to fight my mom, imagine a good friend.
Quote examples
J. R. Ramirez
Cuban Actor
If you really want to act, I say get in class. Every kind of class. Put as many tools in that tool belt, because once you get out there, the real world doesn't sugarcoat much!
Quote examples
Jessica Andrade
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
Because of Valentina's career in MMA and the way she beats her opponents, beating her will be even more important than when I won the strawweight belt.
Quote examples
Jack Sock
American Tennis Player
I've got my years on tour now kind of under my belt, and I'm getting the experience and playing more and more big matches, which I think helps.
Quote examples
Clint Eastwood
American Actor
Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power.
Quote examples
Joseph Benavidez
American Athlete
I'm going to be world champion and have a belt, and people will correctly be able to say I was the best instead of I was very good.
Quote examples
Nick Diaz
American Athlete
Belts aren't important. It's the fights that are important. Important to the fans, important to the show.
Quote examples
Manuel Neuer
German Athlete
In life, I'm a guy who likes to drive a car quite fast, but I wear a seat belt at the same time.
Quote examples
Jessie Vargas
American Boxer
When I was young, I used to dream about seeing myself with the world title, with the WBC belt.
Quote examples
Nicholas Gonzalez
American Actor
It's so much more interesting having life under your belt.
Example 1 of 10
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