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noun
A strap around the belly of a horse or other draft animal used to secure a saddle or the shafts of a cart.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: equestrianism, hobbies, horses, lifestyle, pets, sports
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noun
Various constrictive bands worn around the belly
A band worn by expectant mothers to constrict and support the fetus.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fashion, lifestyle, medicine, sciences
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noun
Various constrictive bands worn around the belly
A band worn by babies to protect the navel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fashion, lifestyle, medicine, sciences
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noun
Various constrictive bands worn around the belly
A haramaki: a band of cloth worn around the abdomen to preserve stomach qi and boost circulation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fashion, lifestyle, medicine, sciences
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noun
A band of canvas used to strengthen a sail.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
A fabric wrap designed primarily for male dogs to manage urinary incontinence, excitement urination, and territory marking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A type of dust jacket that covers only a portion of a book.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a strap around the belly of a draft animal holding the shafts of a wagon
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
noun
a cloth band that is worn around the waist (as on infants until the navel has healed)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: band
History
From belly + band. As a Japanese article of clothing, a calque of Japanese 腹巻き (haramaki).
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
