bellyband
bellyband noun: a strap around the belly of a horse or other draft animal used to secure a saddle or the shafts of a cart.
Noun
bellyband (plural bellybands)
- A strap around the belly of a horse or other draft animal used to secure a saddle or the shafts of a cart.
- A band worn by expectant mothers to constrict and support the fetus.
- A band worn by babies to protect the navel.
- A haramaki: a band of cloth worn around the abdomen to preserve stomach qi and boost circulation.
- A band of canvas used to strengthen a sail.
- Synonym of belly wrap (“dog diaper”).
- Synonyms:
- belly wrap
- A type of dust jacket that covers only a portion of a book.
bellyband meaning in Tamil
bellyband in Tamil
- வயிற்றுப்பட்டை
Synonyms of bellyband
Forms of bellyband
| plural | bellybands |
|---|---|
| alternative form | belly band |
| alternative form | belly-band |
Origin of bellyband
From belly + band. As a Japanese article of clothing, a calque of Japanese 腹巻き (haramaki).
Questions about bellyband
- What does bellyband mean?
- Bellyband means a strap around the belly of a horse or other draft animal used to secure a saddle or the shafts of a cart.
- What is bellyband in Tamil?
- Bellyband in Tamil is வயிற்றுப்பட்டை. See Bellyband meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is bellyband?
- Bellyband is a noun.
- What is the plural of bellyband?
- The plural of bellyband is bellybands.
Words near bellyband in the dictionary
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