chain belt

noun

plural chain belts
: a belt (see belt entry 1 sense 2) constructed of links of metal or other material (such as leather) and used to turn a gear or as a conveyor

Examples of chain belt in a Sentence

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Her look was accessorized with a silver chain belt and sky-high heels by Rene Caovilla featuring straps that coiled around her ankles. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chain belt was in 1841

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“Chain belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chain%20belt. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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