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belly

UK/ˈbɛli/ US/ˈbɛli/ common
noun (5) verb (1)

noun

1.

the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis

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2.
3.

a part that bulges deeply

  • “the belly of a sail”
4.

the hollow inside of something

  • “in the belly of the ship”
5.

the underpart of the body of certain vertebrates such as snakes or fish

verb

1.

swell out or bulge out

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Phrases

  • Bali belly
  • beer belly
  • belly bag
  • belly band
  • belly boat
  • belly breathing
  • belly buster
  • belly button
  • belly out
  • belly up

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