Definitions

1. noun

a wide band or strap, typically made of flexible material, used to encircle the waist or attach to something, or a zone or region of the Earth’s surface

“She wore a wide leather belt to accentuate her waist.”

2. noun

a narrow strip of material used to bind or support something

“The belt on the engine held everything in place.”

3. noun

a region of the Earth’s surface, especially the equatorial region

“The belt of dense jungle made it difficult to navigate.”

4. noun

a strip or area of land, especially a region of fertile or cultivable land

“The fertile belt along the river was ideal for farming.”

5. verb

to encircle or surround something with a belt or other strip of material

“The mechanic had to belt the engine to prevent it from moving.”

6. verb

to confine or restrain someone or something

“The police had to belt the rioters to prevent them from causing more damage.”

7. verb

to bind or attach something with a belt or other strip of material

“Please belt the package securely before shipping it.”