noun
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the material used to make a belt or belts
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belts collectively
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informal a beating
adjective
Etymology
Origin of belting
Example Sentences
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Reiss' side were creating the better chances and Heskey gave a warning sign when he struck into the side-netting, before belting home the winning goal which he will remember for the rest of his career.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The joke is that by the time the chorus arrives, the boys are invariably belting out every word, unable to conceal their fandom for another moment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
He sings the chorus, then cranks up the tempo a notch and suddenly starts belting the Beatles’ “Get Back,” before smoothly transitioning once more into his own song.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
In crowded public grounds and roadside gatherings, young supporters belting out party songs and filming events on their phones outnumber all others.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
Cassie shriek-squeals as she flicks Owen’s arm, and Nikhil starts belting out the school song, so off-key it must be on purpose.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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