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bellies

/ˈbɛliz/

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noun

The abdomen, especially a fat one.

Examples :

"After Thanksgiving dinner, everyone patted their bellies because they had eaten so much. "

body anatomy organ

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noun

Examples :

"After the big Thanksgiving dinner, everyone rubbed their bellies because they were so full. "

body organ anatomy

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noun

Examples :

"In many cultures, prayers are offered for the safety of mothers and the children in their bellies. "

anatomy organ body physiology sex human

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noun

The lower fuselage of an airplane.

Examples :

"The baggage handlers carefully loaded suitcases into the bellies of the airplanes. "

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noun

The part of anything which resembles the human belly in protuberance or in cavity; the innermost part.

Examples :

"the belly of a flask, muscle, violin, sail, or ship"

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noun

The hollow part of a curved or bent timber, the convex part of which is the back.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully examined the bellies of the wooden arches to ensure they were strong enough to support the roof. "

architecture nautical part

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verb

To position one’s belly; to move on one’s belly.

Examples :

"The soldier had to belly across the muddy field to avoid being seen by the enemy. "

body action position animal

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verb

To swell and become protuberant; to bulge or billow.

Examples :

"The heavy curtains bellied outwards from the open window, catching the breeze. "

appearance body physiology

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verb

To cause to swell out; to fill.

Examples :

"The wind bellies the sails of the small sailboat, pushing it across the lake. "

body physiology appearance