belting
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbɛltɪŋ/
Verb
belting
- present participle of belt
Noun
belting (plural beltings)
- A beating with a belt.
- (figuratively) A thorough defeat; a thrashing.
- 2009 August 24, Matt Johnston, “Race for the eight as AFL finals approach”, in Herald Sun:
- He said recent nail-biting finals had renewed interest in the end-of-season contests, after a series of one-sided beltings earlier this decade.
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- A system of beltwork, as in a conveyor or other mechanical device.
- The material from which belts for machinery are made.
Adjective
belting (not comparable)
- (Northern England) Very good; exceptional (can also be used adverbially)
- You'll have a belting time!
- She cooks belting good food.