conveyor belt
noun
an endless belt or chain, set of rollers, etc., for carrying materials or objects short distances, as from one part of a building to another.
conveyor belts
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pluralof conveyor belt.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The conveyor belts take the materials on a journey past the facility’s 18 CP Group optical sorters, including one that uses artificial intelligence.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
The dust at this busy recycling plant is pervasive and the steady noise of hoppers and conveyor belts makes this a challenging environment to work in.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
During peak operating hours, when all conveyor belts and baggage sorting equipment are running, the airport relies on Critical Loop’s controller to predict and manage on-site battery needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
The tech uses automatic conveyor belts to assemble salads and other meals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2026
They crossed a lane of forklift traffic, navigated a maze of conveyor belts, and ducked under a row of robotic arms that were packing up boxes.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
