belly

A2
Pronunciation
/bɛli/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The abdomen, especially a fat one.

2 Definition

The stomach.

3 Definition

The womb.

4 Definition

The lower fuselage of an airplane.

5 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • the belly of a flask, muscle, violin, sail, or ship
6 Definition

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

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

To swell and become protuberant; to bulge or billow.

3 Definition

To cause to swell out; to fill.