belly
/ˈbɛli/ noun A2- The abdomen (especially a fat one).
- stomach (an organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion) · My belly was full of wine.
- uterus (a reproductive organ of therian mammals in which the young are conceived and develop until birth)
- The lower fuselage of an airplane.
- The part of anything which resembles (either closely or abstractly) the human belly in protuberance or in concavity; often, the fundus (innermost part). · the belly of a flask, muscle, violin, sail, or ship
- The main curved portion of a knife blade.
- The hollow part of a curved or bent timber, the convex part of which is the back.
Plural bellies
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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## The Belly and the Members
THE MEMBERS of the Body rebelled against the Belly, and said, “Why should we be perpetually engaged in administering to your wants, while you do nothing but take your rest, and enjoy yourself in luxury and self-indulgence?” The Members carried out their resolve and refused their assistance to the Belly.
It is full of fine oats, which I have left untouched for you, as you are a friend whom I would love to hear enjoying good eating.” The Horse replied, “If oats had been the food of wolves, you would never have indulged your ears at the cost of your belly.”
His face was—how shall I describe it?—it was of a fish-belly whiteness.
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