Definition of belt

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of belt is as below...

Belt (n.) A band of leather, or other flexible substance, passing around two wheels, and communicating motion from one to the other..

Lern More About Belt

Belt :: Belt (n.) A band or stripe, as of color, round any organ; or any circular ridge or series of ridges..
Tagbelt :: Tagbelt (n.) Same as Tagsore.
Belted :: Belted (a.) Worn in, or suspended from, the belt..
Zodiac :: Zodiac (n.) An imaginary belt in the heavens, 16? or 18? broad, in the middle of which is the ecliptic, or sun's path. It comprises the twelve constellations, which one constituted, and from which were named, the twelve signs of the zodiac..
Beltane :: Beltane (n.) The first day of May (Old Style).
Unbelt :: Unbelt (v. t.) To remove or loose the belt of; to ungird.
Belt :: Belt (n.) That which restrains or confines as a girdle.
Caftan :: Caftan (n.) A garment worn throughout the Levant, consisting of a long gown with sleeves reaching below the hands. It is generally fastened by a belt or sash..
Atoll :: Atoll (n.) A coral island or islands, consisting of a belt of coral reef, partly submerged, surrounding a central lagoon or depression; a lagoon island..
Pulley :: Pulley (v. t.) A wheel with a broad rim, or grooved rim, for transmitting power from, or imparting power to, the different parts of machinery, or for changing the direction of motion, by means of a belt, cord, rope, or chain..
Belting :: Belting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bel.
Galaxy :: Galaxy (n.) The Milky Way; that luminous tract, or belt, which is seen at night stretching across the heavens, and which is composed of innumerable stars, so distant and blended as to be distinguishable only with the telescope. The term has recently been used for remote clusters of stars..
Elevator :: Elevator (n.) A mechanical contrivance, usually an endless belt or chain with a series of scoops or buckets, for transferring grain to an upper loft for storage..
Treadmill :: Treadmill (n.) A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It is used principally as a means of prison discipline. Also, a mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt..
Belt :: Belt (n.) Same as Band, n., 2. A very broad band is more properly termed a belt..
Belt :: Belt (v. t.) To shear, as the buttocks and tails of sheep..
Bezant :: Bezant (n.) A decoration of a flat surface, as of a band or belt, representing circular disks lapping one upon another..
Belted :: Belted (a.) Marked with a band or circle; as, a belted stalk..
Gearing :: Gearing (n.) The parts by which motion imparted to one portion of an engine or machine is transmitted to another, considered collectively; as, the valve gearing of locomotive engine; belt gearing; esp., a train of wheels for transmitting and varying motion in machinery..
Leg :: Leg (n.) The case containing the lower part of the belt which carries the buckets.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us