belt

(noun) endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys.

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

(noun) an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found. Example: "A belt of high pressure."

(noun) a vigorous blow. Synonyms: knock, bash, bang, smash. Examples: "The sudden knock floored him." "He took a bash right in his face." "He got a bang on the head."

(noun) a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing). Synonyms: swath.

(noun) ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun. Synonyms: belt ammunition, belted ammunition.

(noun) the act of hitting vigorously. Synonyms: knock, rap, whack, whang. Example: "He gave the table a whack."

(verb) sing loudly and forcefully. Synonyms: belt out.

(verb) deliver a blow to. Example: "He belted his opponent."

(verb) fasten with a belt. Example: "Belt your trousers."