Belt

[1] A reinforcing band, normally textile, fiberglass, or steel, which runs around the circumference of a tire and strengthens the tread area.
See also cog belt
[2] A circular band which is used to transfer power from one component to another. For instance, a fan belt is used to transfer power from the engine to the alternator, water pump, and air conditioner, compressor.
See also cam belt, camshaft drive belt, cog belt, cogged belt, diagonal belt, drive belt, fan belt, ring belt, serpentine belt, stabilizer belt, static belt, steel thrust belt, timing belt, toothed belt, v-belt, vee-belt
[3] An attaching strap.
See also automatic seat belt, hip belt, inertia reel seat belt, integrated safety belts, lap belt, rear seat belt, safety belt, seat belt, shoulder belt, three-point seat belt, Y-belt