CEFR A1

belts

noun

Meaning

A strip of leather, fabric, or other material worn around the waist to support clothing or for decoration.

Examples

She fastened her dress with a wide, sparkling belt.
The mechanic's tool belt was heavy with wrenches and pliers.

Synonyms: sash, girdle, cummerbund, strap

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belts (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɛlts/

Definition

A strip of leather, fabric, or other material worn around the waist to support clothing or for decoration.

Examples

She fastened her dress with a wide, sparkling belt.
The mechanic's tool belt was heavy with wrenches and pliers.
He cinched the belt on his trench coat to keep out the cold.

How to Use belts

belt out (phrasal verb): To sing a song loudly and with great energy. — "The choir belted out the final chorus with enthusiasm."
belt up (phrasal verb): To be quiet; stop talking (often used as an imperative and can be rude). — "The teacher told the noisy students to belt up."

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