belted
belted is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, belted is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofbelted
- To encircle.
Example: "The small town was belted by cornfields in all directions."
- To fasten a belt on.
Example: "Edgar belted himself in and turned the car's ignition."
- To invest (a person) with a belt as part of a formal ceremony such as knighthood.
- To hit with a belt.
Example: "The child was misbehaving so he was belted as punishment."
- To scream or sing in a loud manner.
Example: "He belted out the national anthem."
- To drink quickly, often in gulps.
Example: "He belted down a shot of whisky."
- To hit someone or something.
Example: "The angry player belted the official across the face, and as a result was ejected from the game."
- To hit a pitched ball a long distance, usually for a home run.
Example: "He belted that pitch over the grandstand."
- To move very fast
Example: "He was really belting along."
- (of a garment) Fitted with a belt.
- Wearing a belt.
- (of animals etc.) Characterized by a white band around the body.
Example: "Belted Dutch cattle"
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