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bellying

/ˈbɛlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does bellying mean?

verb

to bulge or curve outward, especially in a rounded or convex shape; to be in a state of bulging or curving outward.

Example

"The sail belied the wind, causing the boat to heel to one side."

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