verb
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To encircle.
example
The small town was belted by cornfields in all directions.
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To fasten a belt on.
example
Edgar belted himself in and turned the car's ignition.
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To invest (a person) with a belt as part of a formal ceremony such as knighthood.
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To hit with a belt.
example
The child was misbehaving so he was belted as punishment.
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To scream or sing in a loud manner.
example
He belted out the national anthem.
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To drink quickly, often in gulps.
example
He belted down a shot of whisky.
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To hit someone or something.
example
The angry player belted the official across the face, and as a result was ejected from the game.
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To hit a pitched ball a long distance, usually for a home run.
example
He belted that pitch over the grandstand.
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To move very fast
example
He was really belting along.