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bellyband en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From belly + band. As a Japanese article of clothing, a calque of Japanese 腹巻き (haramaki).

Meanings

1. A strap around the belly of a horse or other draft animal used to secure a saddle or the shafts of a cart.
2. Various constrictive bands worn around the belly ▸ A band worn by expectant mothers to constrict and support the fetus.
3. Various constrictive bands worn around the belly ▸ A band worn by babies to protect the navel.
4. Various constrictive bands worn around the belly ▸ A haramaki: a band of cloth worn around the abdomen to preserve stomach qi and boost circulation.
5. A band of canvas used to strengthen a sail.
6. Synonym of belly wrap (“dog diaper”).
7. A type of dust jacket that covers only a portion of a book.

Forms

Synonyms

belly wrap

Translations (3)

ug ۇلاڭ (strap around the belly of a horse) · ru подпру́га (strap around the belly of a horse) · ug پۇشتاڭ (strap around the belly of a horse)