belch Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
burping; eructation; belching; burp.
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verb expel gas from the stomach
bubble; burp; eruct.
- In China it is polite to burp at the table
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verb become active and spew forth lava and rocks
extravasate; erupt.
- Vesuvius erupts once in a while
WordNet
Belch transitive verb
Etymology
OE.Wordforms
Definitions
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To eject or throw up from the stomach with violence; to eruct. I belched a hurricane of wind. Swift.
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To eject violently from within; to cast forth; to emit; to give vent to; to vent. Within the gates that now Stood open wide, belching outrageous flame. Milton.
Belch intransitive verb
Definitions
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To eject wind from the stomach through the mouth; to eructate. -
To issue with spasmodic force or noise. Dryden.
Belch noun
Definitions
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The act of belching; also, that which is belched; an eructation. -
Malt liquor; -- vulgarly so called as causing eructation. Obs. Dennis.