belly belly /ˈbɛli/

noun

1. () The region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis  ( venter , abdomen , stomach , belly )
   the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
    The pain in my abdomen has been bothering me for days
   The pain in my abdomen has been bothering me for days
   
   
2. () A protruding abdomen  ( paunch , belly )
   a protruding abdomen
   
3. The underpart of the body of certain vertebrates such as snakes or fish  ( belly )
   the underpart of the body of certain vertebrates such as snakes or fish
   
4. The hollow inside of something  ( belly )
   the hollow inside of something
    In the belly of the ship
   in the belly of the ship
   
5. A part that bulges deeply  ( belly )
   a part that bulges deeply
    The belly of a sail
   the belly of a sail
   

verb

1. Swell out or bulge out  ( belly , belly out )
   swell out or bulge out