Phrase guide

main belt

name · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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name

Meaning 1

Synonym of asteroid belt; the main asteroid belt in the Solar System located roughly between the orbits of the planets Mars and Jupiter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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Synonyms: main asteroid belt, asteroid belt

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name

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of main belt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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noun

Meaning 3

The primary belt of armor protecting the sides of a warship above and slightly below the waterline.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, military, nautical, politics, transport, war

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