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Words related to belt

Related / Similar Words: knock, rap, whack, whang, bash, bang, smash, swath, belt out

Definition:

the act of hitting vigorously; "he gave the table a whack";

a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist);

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys;

a vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head";

an elongated region where a specific condition is found; "a belt of high pressure";

a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing);

fasten with a belt; "belt your trousers";

deliver a blow to; "He belted his opponent";

sing loudly and forcefully;

Hyponyms: baldric, baldrick, cartridge belt, holster, money belt, safety belt, life belt, safety harness, Sam Browne belt, conveyer belt, conveyor belt, conveyer, conveyor, transporter, driving belt, fan belt, track, caterpillar track, caterpillar tread, asteroid belt, Bible Belt, Corn Belt, greenbelt, greenway, Van Allen belt

Derivational Morphology: whang, whack, wham, whop, wallop, rap, knap, knock, strike hard, bang up, smash up, smash, dash, nail, boom, blast, slam, bang, sock, bop, whap, bash

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