belly
Definition
- n. a protruding abdomen
- n. a part that bulges deeply
- n. the hollow inside of something
- n. the underpart of the body of certain vertebrates such as snakes or fish
Word forms
- Past tense
- bellied
- Present participle
- bellying
- Past participle
- bellied
- Third person singular
- bellies
Example sentences
n.
After a big meal, I felt my belly was full and satisfied.
vt.
The wind caused the sail to belly out, catching more air.
vi.
The cat belied down low as it prepared to pounce on its toy.