belted
adjective
Simple meaning
Having a white band around the body.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɛltəd
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Definition
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adjective
Having or provided with a belt
of a garment
Fitted with a belt.
of animals etc.
Characterized by a white band around the body.
Wearing a belt.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys.
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Ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun.
Greyish-blue North American kingfisher with a chestnut band on its chest.
Found in warm shallow waters of western Atlantic.
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