belly chain
"Belly chain" can refer to either a decorative accessory worn around the waist or a type of physical restraint used on prisoners.
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Definition
B2Fashion
(common)A decorative accessory worn around the waist, often made of metal and sometimes adorned with beads or stones.
Example
- She wore a gold belly chain to complement her summer outfit.
C1Security
(technical, legal)A restraint device consisting of a chain around the waist, used to secure the hands or wrists of a prisoner.
Example
- The prisoner was escorted into the courtroom wearing a belly chain.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "belly chain":
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