BELLYBAND

bellyband

(noun) a strap around the belly of a draft animal holding the shafts of a wagon

bellyband

(noun) a cloth band that is worn around the waist (as on infants until the navel has healed)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

bellyband (plural bellybands)

(equestrianism) A strap around the belly of a horse or other draft animal used to secure a saddle or the shafts of a cart.

(fashion, medicine) Various constrictive bands worn around the belly, particularly:

A band worn by expectant mothers to constrict and support the fetus.

A band worn by babies to protect the navel.

A haramaki: a band of cloth worn around the abdomen to preserve stomach qi and boost circulation.

(nautical) A band of canvas used to strengthen a sail.

A type of dust jacket that covers only a portion of a book.

Source: Wiktionary

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Bel"ly*band`, n.

1. A band that passes under the belly of a horse and holds the saddle or harness in place; a girth.

2. A band of flannel or other cloth about the belly.

3. (Naut.)

Definition: A band of canvas, to strengthen a sail.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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