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belt
Domain:  Garments
Subdomain (1st level):  Garment accessories
Subdomain (2nd level):  Decorative-functional accessories
Table:  Table 5
Noun
Countable
Definition:  Decorative or functional item worn circling above, below, or at the natural waistline. May be of fabric, leather, chain, rubber, etc.
FDF, 1988
Context:  The sun is shining but it won’t be long before autumn collections hit the shops. And when they do, be prepared for coats accessorised with belts in tie, skinny, super wide and buckled varieties.
Fashion UK, 2004
Attestation:  5
Co-hyponyms:  suspenders, drawstring
Hyperonyms:  decorative-functional accessories
It:  cintura (1)
Degree of reliability:  10
Vocabolario illustrato della moda, 2004