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bellyband

Syllabification: (bel·ly·band)
Pronunciation: /ˈbelēˌband/

(also belly band)
Definition of bellyband

noun

  • 1a band placed around the belly, in particular.
  • a part of a horse’s harness that attaches to the shafts of a cart.
  • a cloth strip used to protect an infant’s navel.
  • an absorbent cloth strip used to aid in a male dog’s housebreaking.
  • 2a band wrapped around an item of merchandise, in particular.
  • a band that prevents a product from opening prior to display or purchase.
  • a printed strip wrapped around a book or magazine for promotional purposes.

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