noun

belting

BEHL-tihng

Belting (noun) means a beating, or a heavy defeat. Example: “Our team took a belting in the final.”

noun

A beating, or a heavy defeat.

"Our team took a belting in the final."

The material used to make belts, or a system of belts in machinery.

"The warehouse uses heavy-duty belting on its conveyors."

adjective

Informal: excellent.

"That was a belting performance from the whole cast."

How to use belting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a beating or crushing defeat, informal praise meaning "excellent," or the material/system used for mechanical belts.

When to use it

The "beating" and "excellent" senses are informal, mainly British.

Word forms

beltings plural, Beltings plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from German Belting.

Origin: German

Rhymes for belting

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Frequently asked questions

What does “belting” mean?

The word “belting” means a beating, or a heavy defeat. In plain terms, either a beating or crushing defeat, informal praise meaning "excellent," or the material/system used for mechanical belts.

How do you pronounce “belting”?

“Belting” is pronounced BEHL-tihng (/ˈbɛltɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “belting” in a sentence?

Here is “belting” used in a sentence: “Our team took a belting in the final.”

What part of speech is “belting”?

Depending on how it is used, “belting” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “belting” have?

“Belting” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a beating, or a heavy defeat.