belch
1 of 2verb/bɛltʃ/
Forms:belches,belching,belched,belched
1
to expel gas audibly from the stomach through the mouth
- He couldn't help but belch loudly after the hearty meal.
- After indulging in fizzy drinks, she often had to belch.
- She felt relieved after belching, easing the discomfort in her stomach.
- Excuse me, I need to belch; the carbonated drink caused some gas.
2
to erupt or explode with a sudden, forceful release
transitive- The volcano belched hot ash into the sky, darkening the clouds.
- The car’s engine belched black smoke as it sputtered to a halt.
- The firecracker belched a burst of light and noise into the night.
- The factory’s smokestacks belched thick fumes into the air.
- The machine belched steam as it powered up, signaling the start of production.
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