noun
belting
BEHL-tihng
Belting (noun) means a beating, or a heavy defeat. Example: “Our team took a belting in the final.”
noun
1
A beating, or a heavy defeat.
"Our team took a belting in the final."
2
The material used to make belts, or a system of belts in machinery.
"The warehouse uses heavy-duty belting on its conveyors."
adjective
1
Informal: excellent.
"That was a belting performance from the whole cast."
How to use belting
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- beltings
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Belting.
Rhymes for belting
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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.
