bellyband

plural bellybands · alternative belly band · alternative belly-band

1. equestrianismA strap around the belly of a horse or other draft animal used to secure a saddle or the shafts of a cart.
2. Various constrictive bands worn around the belly
   1. fashionA band worn by expectant mothers to constrict and support the fetus.
   2. fashionA band worn by babies to protect the navel.
   3. fashionA haramaki: a band of cloth worn around the abdomen to preserve stomach qi and boost circulation.
3. nauticalA band of canvas used to strengthen a sail.
4. Synonym of belly wrap (“dog diaper”).

   Synonyms: belly wrap

5. A type of dust jacket that covers only a portion of a book.