A band of armor along the sides of a warship, protecting the ship's vital spaces.
A powerful blow, often made with a fist or heavy object.
A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing.
One of certain girdles or zones on the surface of the planets Jupiter and Saturn, supposed to be of the nature of clouds.
The part of the strike zone at the height of the batter's waist.
A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.
A device that holds and feeds cartridges into a belt-fed weapon.
A quick drink of liquor.
A trophy in the shape of a belt, generally awarded for martial arts.
Anything that resembles a belt, or that encircles or crosses like a belt; a strip or stripe.
A collection of small bodies (such as asteroids) which orbit a star.
A geographical region known for a particular product, feature or demographic (Corn Belt, Bible Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt).
A vocal tone produced by singing with chest voice above the break (or passaggio), in a range typically sung in head voice.
A band that is used in a machine to help transfer motion or power.
To fasten a belt on.
To invest (a person) with a belt as part of a formal ceremony such as knighthood.
To hit with a belt.
To scream or sing in a loud manner.
To move very fast.
To encircle.
To hit a pitched ball a long distance, usually for a home run.
To hit someone or something.
To drink quickly, often in gulps.
A naval ship that functions as a mobile base for other ships.
Any offer or proposal made for acceptance.
A smaller boat used for transportation between a large ship and the shore.
A formal offer to buy or sell something.
A railroad car towed behind a steam engine to carry fuel and water.
A means of payment such as a check or cheque, cash or credit card.
Anything which is offered, proffered, put forth or bid with the expectation of a response, answer, or reply.
The inner flight muscle (pectoralis minor) of poultry.
Easily bruised or injured; not firm or hard; delicate.
Heeling over too easily when under sail; said of a vessel.
Sensible to impression and pain; easily pained.
Soft and easily chewed.
Apt to give pain; causing grief or pain; delicate.
Physically weak; not able to endure hardship.
Sensitive or painful to the touch.
Fond, loving, gentle, or sweet.
Adapted to excite feeling or sympathy; expressive of the softer passions; pathetic.
Young and inexperienced.
to offer a payment, as at sales or auctions.
To offer, to give.
To work on a tender.
tenderly