[bel-ee-band] 
| 1. | a band worn about the belly, as of a harnessed horse or of an infant to protect the navel. |
| 2. | a band of paper around a new book, usually printed with information about the book's contents and sometimes used instead of a book jacket. |
| 3. | a band of strong paper, plastic, tape, or the like, placed around a product or package to protect it during shipping, prevent it from opening, etc. |
| bel·ly·band (běl'ē-bānd') n.
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