belly | ||
1. | [ noun ] (zoology) the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis | |
Synonyms: | stomach abdomen venter | |
Related terms: | body_part underbelly torso navel intestine abdominal_cavity abdominal_wall urinary_system ab hypochondrium colic_artery abdominal_aorta | |
2. | [ noun ] a protruding abdomen | |
Synonyms: | paunch | |
Related terms: | adipose_tissue pot torso | |
3. | [ verb ] swell out or bulge out | |
Synonyms: | belly_out | |
Related terms: | swell | |
4. | [ noun ] the hollow inside of something | |
Examples: | "in the belly of the ship" |
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Related terms: | inside | |
5. | [ noun ] a part that bulges deeply | |
Examples: | "the belly of a sail" |
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Related terms: | bulge | |
6. | [ noun ] (zoology) the underpart of the body of certain vertebrates such as snakes or fish | |
Related terms: | underpart vertebrate | |
Similar spelling: |
Bell belay bel Bewley Beyl Beil Beal be_well Bello Belli Belle below Bella Belue belie Belia Belew Beula belau Beall Beale Bellew Beulah bellow Bellah Belleau bewail |