по́яс — meaning in English
poyas
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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.
- sash noun A decorative band of cloth worn around the waist or over one shoulder, often as part of formal dress or a uniform.
- suspender noun Something or someone who suspends.
- waist noun The narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips.
- zone noun An area or region marked off by a particular feature, purpose, or restriction.
Senses
по́яс is used for these senses in English:
- belt A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.
- belt (usually, capitalized) A geographical region known for a particular product, feature or demographic (Corn Belt, Bible Belt, Black Belt, Green 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.
- sash (clothing) A decorative length of cloth worn over the shoulder to the opposite hip, often for ceremonial or other formal occasions.
- suspender (British) An item of apparel used to hold up a sock or (now especially) a stocking, such as a garter, or each of the fastening-straps attached to a corset or suspender belt.
- suspender belt (UK, Irish) An item of women's underwear consisting of a belt to which are attached suspenders for holding up stockings.
- waist A part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist.
belt — full definition
- noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
- noun A safety strap that holds a person in place, such as in a car.
- noun A looping band that transfers motion or power in a machine.
- noun A region known for a particular feature, industry, or crop.
- verb Informally, to hit hard, or to sing loudly and powerfully.
girdle — full definition
- noun A belt or band worn around the waist, especially one that supports stockings.
- noun A tight, shaping undergarment worn to slim the waist, hips, or thighs.
- verb To encircle or bind something tightly around, as with a belt.
- verb (of a tree) To cut a ring of bark from the trunk, usually to kill it.