ceinture — meaning in English

English meaning

• belt noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
• waist noun The narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips.
• waistband noun The strip of fabric that fits around the waist on trousers or a skirt.

Senses

ceinture is used for these senses in English:

• belt A band that is used in a machine to help transfer motion or power.
• belt (usually, capitalized) A geographical region known for a particular product, feature or demographic (Corn Belt, Bible Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt).
• waist A part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist.
• waistband A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.

belt — full definition

1. noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
2. noun A safety strap that holds a person in place, such as in a car.
3. noun A looping band that transfers motion or power in a machine.
4. noun A region known for a particular feature, industry, or crop.
5. verb Informally, to hit hard, or to sing loudly and powerfully.

waist — full definition

1. noun The narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips.
2. noun The part of a piece of clothing that fits around the waist.

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