1belt 
/ˈbɛlt/ noun
plural belts /ˈbɛlt/ noun [count] 1 : a band of material (such as leather) that is worn around a person's waist
▪ I fastened/unfastened the buckle on my belt. = I buckled/unbuckled my belt. ▪ I tied the belt of my robe. — see color picture; see also black belt, garter belt, safety belt, seat belt 2 : a band that runs around wheels or other parts in a machine and that is used for moving or carrying something — see also fan belt 3 : a region that has a lot of a particular thing
▪ a belt of hilly land [=an area with many hills] ▪ a storm belt ▪ the farm/farming belt ▪ the corn/cotton belt [=a region with many farms growing corn/cotton] ▪ an asteroid belt ▪ (chiefly US) cities in the Rust Belt [=an area formerly known for industry and manufacturing] — see also bible belt, sunbelt
▪ I fastened/unfastened the buckle on my belt. = I buckled/unbuckled my belt. ▪ I tied the belt of my robe. — see color picture; see also black belt, garter belt, safety belt, seat belt
▪ a belt of hilly land [=an area with many hills] ▪ a storm belt ▪ the farm/farming belt ▪ the corn/cotton belt [=a region with many farms growing corn/cotton] ▪ an asteroid belt ▪ (chiefly US) cities in the Rust Belt [=an area formerly known for industry and manufacturing] — see also bible belt, sunbelt
below the belt
informal : too harsh and unfair
▪ That remark was below the belt. = That remark really hit (him) below the belt. ◊The phrase below the belt comes from the sport of boxing, where it is against the rules to hit your opponent anywhere below the belt.
▪ That remark was below the belt. = That remark really hit (him) below the belt. ◊The phrase below the belt comes from the sport of boxing, where it is against the rules to hit your opponent anywhere below the belt.
tighten your belt
: to begin to spend less money : to make changes in order to save money
▪ Many companies are tightening their belts during the recession. — see also belt-tightening
▪ Many companies are tightening their belts during the recession. — see also belt-tightening
under your belt
: as an achievement or as part of your experience
▪ She has a best-selling book under her belt. [=she has written a best-selling book] ▪ an actor who has several films under his belt [=who has appeared in several films] ▪ He finally has a full year of experience under his belt.
▪ She has a best-selling book under her belt. [=she has written a best-selling book] ▪ an actor who has several films under his belt [=who has appeared in several films] ▪ He finally has a full year of experience under his belt.
— compare 3belt
— belt·ed /ˈbɛltəd/ adjective
▪ a belted coat/jacket/robe
/ˈbɛltəd/ adjective ▪ a belted coat/jacket/robe
