belly (n.)

  1. the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis

    [ Syn: abdomen , venter , stomach ]

  2. a protruding abdomen

    [ Syn: paunch ]

  3. a part that bulges deeply; the belly of a sail'

  4. the hollow inside of something; in the belly of the ship'

  5. the underpart of the body of certain vertebrates such as snakes or fish

    belly (v.)

  1. swell out or bulge out

    [ Syn: belly out ]

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