Definition of
belch has definitions from the fields of biology,medicine
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[ verb ] expel gas from the stomach

Synonyms

bubble eruct burp

Examples

"In China it is polite to burp at the table"

Used in print

(Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)

The figure in the corner belched loudly , a deep , liquid eruption .

Related terms

emit

2
[ noun ] (biology,medicine) a reflex that expels wind noisily from the stomach through the mouth

Synonyms

belching eructation burping burp

Used in print

(Leon Uris, Mila 8....)

He washed it down with beer and produced a deep-seated belch .

Related terms

reflex expulsion burp

3
[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 28005
4
[ verb ] become active and spew forth lava and rocks; of volcanoes

Synonyms

erupt extravasate

Examples

"Vesuvius erupts once in a while"

Related terms

explode eruption

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Rhymes with

welsh squelch

Phonetic and Homophones

B EH1 L CH

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belloc Beals Bellis Belles Beilke bellows

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