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belt drive
nounLow (primarily technical/industrial)
/ˈbelt ˌdraɪv/A mechanism that transmits power between two or more rotating shafts using a flexible belt.
belt highway
nounLow (Specific technical/planning term)
/ˈbelt ˌhaɪ.weɪ/A type of high-speed road, often encircling a city or urban area, designed to improve traffic flow and connect outlying districts.
belt line
nounC1
/ˈbelt ˌlaɪn/A continuous moving belt or conveyor system used in manufacturing to transport items through assembly stages.
belt man
nounVery Low
/ˈbelt ˌmæn/A circus or fairground performer whose act involves the careful placement of one foot on a moving conveyor belt (often a treadmill) while the other foot steps onto a stationary platform, creating the illusion of walking on a moving surface; the act itself is a classic physical comedy routine.
belt mountains
plural-nounLow
/ˈbelt ˌmaʊn.tɪnz/A term used to describe a long, linear group or chain of mountain ranges, typically of similar age and origin, forming a distinct geographical belt across a continent.
belt out
verbB2
/ˈbelt ˌaʊt/To sing or perform a song with great volume and vigor, often forcefully or without subtlety.
belt sander
nounB2
/ˈbɛlt ˌsæn.dər/A portable power tool that uses a continuous loop of abrasive sandpaper (the belt) driven by a motor to smooth and shape surfaces, primarily wood.
belt up
verbB2
/ˈbɛlt ʌp/to fasten one's seat belt
belt-tightening
nounB2
/ˈbelt ˌtaɪt.nɪŋ/An instance of reducing spending, making savings, or living more frugally, typically due to economic necessity.
beltane
nounLow (primarily known in cultural, historical, or neopagan contexts)
/ˈbɛl.teɪn/A Gaelic May Day festival, traditionally marking the beginning of summer.
beltcourse
nounLow (Specialist/Technical)
/ˈbɛltˌkɔːs/A continuous, horizontal band of projecting masonry or brickwork in a wall.
belted kingfisher
nounC1
/ˈbɛltɪd ˈkɪŋfɪʃə/A medium-sized, stocky diving bird (Megaceryle alcyon) native to North America, characterized by a shaggy crest, a large head, a long heavy bill, and a distinctive blue-gray upper body with a white collar and a broad, blue-gray breast band ('belt').
belted sandfish
nounVery Low
/ˈbɛltɪd ˈsændfɪʃ/A small, vividly patterned marine fish (Serranus subligarius) native to the western Atlantic, notable for a distinct dark band or 'belt' across its body.
belted tire
nounLow-medium (C1+)
/ˈbɛltɪd ˈtaɪə/A type of tire for road vehicles that contains reinforcing belts, typically made of steel or fabric, under the tread for increased strength, puncture resistance, and durability.
belted-bias tire
nounC2 (Very Low)
/ˈbɛltɪd ˌbaɪəs ˈtaɪə/A type of tyre construction that combines a diagonal (bias) ply carcass with stabilizing belts underneath the tread.
belter
nounC2
/ˈbɛltə/An outstanding or excellent example of something, especially a powerful blow or hit. Informally, something (like a song or performance) that is exceptionally good.
belteshazzar
nounExtremely rare / Literary/Religious
/ˌbɛltɪˈʃæzə/A proper noun; the Babylonian name given to the prophet Daniel in the Old Testament (Book of Daniel).
belting
adjectivenounC1
/ˈbɛltɪŋ/1. The action of hitting or striking something forcefully. 2. The material used for making belts, such as leather, fabric, or rubber. 3. (Singing) A powerful, loud vocal style.
beltline
nounB2/C1 (Low frequency, technical/regional specific)
/ˈbɛltlaɪn/1) A continuous band or belt in machinery. 2) The outline or shape of the waist on a garment. 3) A highway system circling a city.
beltman
nounRare
/ˈbɛltmən/A worker on a production line, specifically one who handles or places items onto a conveyor belt.

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