to belt
6
1.1
- verb
- /bɛlt/
- Everybody's belted in.
- belted jacket
- belted coat
- belted dress
Examples
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"Mommy!" Casey had been belted in her seat, even though the seatbelt signs were not on.
Fiction book (1991) -
The stewardess, uptight, tries a smile at Jim, Tom, and Mike, all belted in one row.
Fiction book (1991) -
I'm saying that the passengers can belt themselves to the seat.
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And with Elizabeth belted into her car seat, she was the perfect audience.
Fiction book (1992) -
Eight-year-old Jamie was all by himself, safety-belted into the swing.
Fiction book (2002) -
Drizzt finally did bend and retrieve his weapons, feeling more secure as he belted them on.
Fiction book (1992) -
At that point, the car seat, which he had assured Nicole had been professionally installed, was clearly not even belted in.
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All three wore London Fog raincoats, buttoned and belted, ready to bolt when the plane came down.
Fiction book (1998) -
Mom's long maroon coat was belted at her waist, scarf wrapped snug around her neck.
Fiction book (2002) -
Before the flight, the flight attendants instructed everyone to belt themselves into their seats.
Synonyms
222
2.9
To fasten something with a band so it stays in place
13
1.0
To tie or secure something with a strong cord
13
5.5
To fasten a strap tightly so it does not slip
11
4.7
To fasten something securely with rope or cord
2
8.5
To put a belt or band around something to hold it in place
2
3.0
To fasten something with a small hook or buckle
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
12
6.7
An action or remark that is unfair and hurtful, especially when it attacks someone's personal life
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
32
3.5
A very skilled person in martial arts like karate or judo who wears a dark band at the waist
- US
12
4.9
A region of the northeastern and midwestern United States with many old factories and fewer people
- Literature
11
4.9
An area in the southern and midwestern United States where many people attend Protestant churches
- Specialized
8
8.4
A region of space beyond Neptune with many small icy objects and dwarf planets
- US
6
3.6
A warm part of the southern and southwestern United States that attracts people and businesses
- Specialized
4
7.4
A ring of charged particles above Earth's atmosphere held by its magnetic field
- Specialized
2
3.8
A person with advanced Six Sigma training who leads projects to improve how a company works
- Specialized
1
6.9
A ring of charged particles held by Earth's magnetic field that surrounds the planet
- Specialized
1
3.3
A wide band worn around the hips to reduce pain and support the lower back
- Specialized
1
9.9
A ring of small icy objects beyond Neptune that orbit the Sun and sometimes become comets
1
8.1
A leather belt with a strap over the right shoulder used in military or police uniforms to carry a sword
1
4.3
A strong belt worn around the waist to hold you safely when going up trees or cliffs
- Formal
A ceremonial strap attached to a bishop's staff that shows their authority in church services
- Archaic
A region of summer resorts in the Catskill Mountains popular with Jewish guests and famous for many comedians
How Tight
Surface Forms
Etymology
Belt as a verb originally meant to put the same band or 'strip' around you, so to belt something is to fasten it with that strip and give the clothing shape or support.