belting

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛltɪŋ/

Verb

belting

  1. present participle of belt

Noun

belting (plural beltings)

  1. A beating with a belt.
  2. (figuratively) A thorough defeat; a thrashing.
    • 2009 August 24, Matt Johnston, “Race for the eight as AFL finals approach”, in Herald Sun‎:
      He said recent nail-biting finals had renewed interest in the end-of-season contests, after a series of one-sided beltings earlier this decade.
  3. A system of beltwork, as in a conveyor or other mechanical device.
  4. The material from which belts for machinery are made.

Adjective

belting (not comparable)

  1. (Northern England) Very good; exceptional (can also be used adverbially)
    You'll have a belting time!
    She cooks belting good food.
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