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The correct spelling is belts.
How to pronounce belts
noun
IPA: /bɛlts/
Say it like: Bel-ts
The correct spelling is belts. A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing. For example: "As part of the act, the fat clown's belt broke, causing his pants to fall down."
Usage Examples
“As part of the act, the fat clown's belt broke, causing his pants to fall down.”
“Keep your belt fastened; this is going to be quite a bumpy ride.”
“The motor had a single belt that snaked its way back and forth around a variety of wheels.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing.
- 2.A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.
- 3.A band that is used in a machine to help transfer motion or power.
- 4.Anything that resembles a belt, or that encircles or crosses like a belt; a strip or stripe.
- 5.A trophy in the shape of a belt, generally awarded for martial arts.
verb
- 1.To encircle.
- 2.To fasten a belt on.
- 3.To invest (a person) with a belt as part of a formal ceremony such as knighthood.
- 4.To hit with a belt.
- 5.To scream or sing in a loud manner.
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