belting

To encircle.

“The small town was belted by cornfields in all directions.”

To fasten a belt on.

“Edgar belted himself in and turned the car's ignition.”

To invest (a person) with a belt as part of a formal ceremony such as knighthood.

To hit with a belt.

“The child was misbehaving so he was belted as punishment.”

To scream or sing in a loud manner.

“He belted out the national anthem.”

To drink quickly, often in gulps.

“He belted down a shot of whisky.”

To hit someone or something.

“The angry player belted the official across the face, and as a result was ejected from the game.”

To hit a pitched ball a long distance, usually for a home run.

“He belted that pitch over the grandstand.”

To move very fast

“He was really belting along.”

A beating with a belt.

A thorough defeat; a thrashing.

A system of beltwork, as in a conveyor or other mechanical device.

The material from which belts for machinery are made.

Very good; exceptional (can also be used adverbially)

“She cooks belting good food.”