Phrase Hound found 166 phrases and 74 compound words that contain belt. The most common are listed below. Open belt in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 166
- seat beltA restraining belt attached to a vehicle seat and fastened around occupants in order to keep them in place and decelerate them smoothly rather than suddenly in an accident, mitigating the risk of injury from uncontrolled impact with …
- conveyor beltA continuous flexible band moved by a series of rollers to transport objects or material from one place to another, especially within a factory or mine.
- black beltThe highest belt colour in various martial arts.
- below the beltOf a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.
- Belt and RoadEllipsis of Belt and Road Initiative (“a development strategy adopted by the Chinese government involving infrastructure development and investments in countries in Europe, Asia and Africa”).
- belt buckleA fastening device used to secure the two ends of a belt, ensures it remains in place around the waist.
- Bible BeltAn area where socially conservative Protestant Christianity is a pervasive or dominant part of the culture.
- green beltSenses relating to an area of land with plants on it.
- Belt clip
- life beltA buoyant ring carried on board ships that can be thrown to someone in the water in an emergency to keep themselves afloat.
- asteroid beltThe main asteroid belt, the region of the orbital plane of the Solar System located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter which is occupied by numerous minor planets (asteroids) and the dwarf planet Ceres.
- Orion's BeltA bright asterism located near the celestial equator, consisting of three bright stars lined up and visibly close together.
- garter beltAn item of women's underwear consisting of a belt to which are attached garters for holding up stockings.
- Kuiper beltA region of space between thirty and fifty astronomical units from the Sun, roughly confined within a thick band around the ecliptic of the Solar System, and populated by many thousands of trans-Neptunian objects.
- university beltA loose area wherein multiple educational institutions are located in close proximity with each other.
- time beltA range of timeslots when scheduled programs can expect a certain type of audience, and for which advertisements pay a certain rate.
- belt loopA highway that loops around the perimeter of a major city.
- safety beltA belt or strap that attaches a person to an immovable object for safety.
- belt bucklesplural of belt buckle: A fastening device used to secure the two ends of a belt, ensures it remains in place around the waist.
- timing beltA belt (specifically, a cogged belt) which connects the crankshaft and the camshaft of an engine, synchronizing the operation of the inlet and exhaust valves.
- white beltThe lowest rank; beginner level.
- money beltA belt concealed under clothing, having a pocket for money or documents.
- main beltSynonym of asteroid belt; the main asteroid belt in the Solar System located roughly between the orbits of the planets Mars and Jupiter.
- belt trackA continuous track used to propel vehicles that drive on difficult terrain.
- chastity beltA belt-like garment, designed to be worn over the genitals and locked to prevent sexual intercourse, typically for long periods of time, to maintain chastity, prevent masturbation, or to enforce BDSM submission.
Compound words 74
- BeltwayA 64-mile Interstate freeway surrounding Washington, D.C.
- sunbeltAn area or belt of land that receives a lot of sun; specifically, a zone comprising the southern and western states of the USA where the weather is typically sunny, characterised by an influx of population from the north and often typified …
- seatbeltAlternative spelling of seat belt: A restraining belt attached to a vehicle seat and fastened around occupants in order to keep them in place and decelerate them smoothly rather than suddenly in an accident, mitigating the risk of injury …
- beltlineThe imaginary line marking the upper end of the lower body of an automobile, running just below the bottoms of the windows
- BeltsvilleEllipsis of Beltsville Small White (“type of turkey”).
- belterA maker or worker of belts.
- wheatbeltA region used for the growing of wheat.
- rustbeltA region of dilapidated or former manufacturing concerns.
- shelterbeltA row of trees that acts as a windbreak.
- fanbeltA belt which turns a cooling fan in a car engine.