01 n. That part of the human body which extends downward from the breast to the thighs, and contains the bowels, or intestines; the abdomen.
pl.
Bellies ((-lĭz))
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1.
That part of the human body which extends downward from the breast to the thighs, and contains the bowels, or intestines; the abdomen.
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2.
The under part of the body of animals, corresponding to the human belly.“Underneath the belly of their steeds.” — Shak.
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3.
The womb.[Obs.]“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee.” — Jer. i. 5.
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4.
The part of anything which resembles the human belly in protuberance or in cavity; the innermost part; as, the belly of a flask, muscle, sail, ship.“Out of the belly of hell cried I.” — Jonah ii. 2.
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5.
The hollow part of a curved or bent timber, the convex part of which is the back.(Arch.)
Phrases & compounds
Belly doublet —
a doublet of the 16th century, hanging down so as to cover the belly.
Belly fretting —
the chafing of a horse's belly with a girth.
Belly timber —
food.
Belly worm —
a worm that breeds or lives in the belly (stomach or intestines).