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That part of the human body which extends downward from the
breast to the thighs, and contains the bowels, or intestines; the
abdomen. |
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The under part of the body of animals, corresponding to the
human belly. |
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The womb. |
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The part of anything which resembles the human belly in
protuberance or in cavity; the innermost part; as, the belly of a
flask, muscle, sail, ship. |
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The hollow part of a curved or bent timber, the convex part
of which is the back. |
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To cause to swell out; to fill. |
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To swell and become protuberant, like the belly; to
bulge. |