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belted

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/ˈbɛltɪd/ English

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verb

  1. To encircle.“The small town was belted by cornfields in all directions.”
  2. To fasten a belt on.“Edgar belted himself in and turned the car's ignition.”
  3. To invest (a person) with a belt as part of a formal ceremony such as knighthood.
  4. To hit with a belt.“The child was misbehaving so he was belted as punishment.”

adjective

  1. (of a garment) Fitted with a belt.
  2. Wearing a belt.
  3. (of animals etc.) Characterized by a white band around the body.“Belted Dutch cattle”

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