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belt

Pronunciation: [/ˈbɛlt/]

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Learn how to use belt in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “clothing”

(noun) a strip of leather, fabric, or other material worn around the waist to hold clothing in place or for decoration. It keeps your pants or skirt up.

Example

She wore a stylish belt with her dress.

Example

He forgot to wear a belt and his pants kept falling down.

Example

Do you need a belt to hold up your pants?

Context: “mechanical device”

(noun) a continuous band of material used for moving objects between two points. Often used in machines to transfer power or motion.

Example

The conveyor belt moved the packages quickly to the delivery area.

Example

The belt on the treadmill was broken, so I couldn't use it.

Example

How does the belt in the machine make things move?

How to pronounce belt

Pronunciation: [/ˈbɛlt/]

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