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belting

American  
[bel-ting] / ˈbɛl tɪŋ /

noun

  1. material for belts.

  2. belts collectively.

  3. Informal. a beating or thrashing.

  4. Obsolete. belt.


belting British  
/ ˈbɛltɪŋ /

noun

  1. the material used to make a belt or belts

  2. belts collectively

  3. informal a beating

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adjective

  1. informal excellent; first-class

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Etymology

Origin of belting

First recorded in 1560–70; belt + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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You might take a reasonable stance in the middle, acknowledging Kids is a belting track and Rudebox is awful.

From BBC

Every character blurts out exactly what they want with the gusto of belting out ba-ba-baaaah at a certain Neil Diamond chorus.

From Los Angeles Times

Long before fans were belting out the lyrics “I’m a doggggg / I’m a mutt,” Thomas was getting his first taste of what it takes to be a musician from his family.

From Los Angeles Times

His mind can’t spin a web of worry when he’s belting out “Maybe This Time” by Kander and Ebb, or “Ease My Mind” from his debut studio album, “Sing to Me Instead.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Hearts support made a habit of belting out 'we shall not moved' throughout a stunning start to the campaign.

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