Meaning & use

Belted

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Struck someone or something forcefully; also, fastened or secured with a belt, or sang loudly and with force.

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He belted the punching bag until his arms ached.

The singer belted out the final chorus to a roaring crowd.

A note on using this word

"Belted" spans several meanings, from physically hitting something to singing forcefully, to simply wearing a belt, so the surrounding sentence is essential for interpreting it correctly.

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