Associations to the word «Belch»

Wiktionary

BELCH, verb. To expel gas loudly from the stomach through the mouth.
BELCH, verb. To issue with spasmodic force or noise.
BELCH, noun. The sound one makes when belching.
BELCH, noun. (obsolete) malt liquor

Dictionary definition

BELCH, noun. A reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.
BELCH, verb. Expel gas from the stomach; "In China it is polite to burp at the table".
BELCH, verb. Become active and spew forth lava and rocks; "Vesuvius erupts once in a while".

Wise words

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