cinto — meaning in English

English meaning

• belt noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
• girdle noun A belt or band worn around the waist, especially one that supports stockings.

Senses

cinto is used for these senses in English:

• belt A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.
• belt (baseball) The part of the strike zone at the height of the batter's waist.
• girdle A belt or sash at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.

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.

girdle — full definition

1. noun A belt or band worn around the waist, especially one that supports stockings.
2. noun A tight, shaping undergarment worn to slim the waist, hips, or thighs.
3. verb To encircle or bind something tightly around, as with a belt.
4. verb (of a tree) To cut a ring of bark from the trunk, usually to kill it.

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