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belt

[belt] / bɛlt /


NOUN
strip of land with characteristic feature
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"Spotting a new light source in the dust belt around a star was surprising. We did not expect that at all," Wang said.

From Science Daily

There’s a belt squat machine, for people with shoulder impingement or spinal compression issues; a bilateral leg press which helps with imbalances; “specialty bars” which help avoid impact on the shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times

Other key donor countries have also been tightening their belts, triggering major upheaval in the global aid sector.

From Barron's

With a degree under his belt, he found work in a diversity role with a communication company before moving back into agriculture.

From BBC

Students stand in a circle as an instructor, Rusty Trzpuc, who wears a leather belt imprinted with the word “sold” on the back, claps out a metronomic beat.

From The Wall Street Journal