Belts Sentence Examples
The arrangement of the Great Lakes is thus seen to he closely synipathetic with the course of the lowlands worn on the two belts of weaker strata on either side of the Niagara cuesta; Ontario, Georgian Bay and Green Bay occupy depressions in the lowland on the inner side of the cuesta; Erie, Huron and Michigan lie in depressions in the lowland on the outer side.
The occurrence of the lake basins in the lowland belts on either side of the Niagara cuesta is an abnormal feature, not to be explained by ordinary erosion, which can produce only valleys.
The till plains, although sweeping in broad swells of slowly changing altitude, are often level to the eye, and the view across them stretches to the horizon, unless interrupted by groves of trees along the watercourses, or by belts of low morainic hills.
The great ice sheets formed terminal moraines around their border at various halting stages; but the morainic belts are of small relief in comparison to the great area of the ice; they rise gently from the till plains to a height of 50, 100 or more feet; they may be one, two or three miles wide; and their hilly surface, dotted over with boulders, contains many small lakes in basins or hollows, instead of streams in valleys.
The morainic belts are arranged in groups of concentric loops, convex southward, because the ice sheets advanced in lobes along the lowlands of the Great Lakes; neighboring morainic loops join each other in re-entrants (north-pointing cusps), where two adjacent glacial lobes came together and formed their moraines in largest volume.
The discovery of this significant looped arrangement of the morainic belts is the greatest advance in interpretation of glacial phenomena since the first suggestion of a glacial period; it is also the strongest proof that the ice here concerned was a continuous sheet of creeping land ice, and not a discontinuous series of floating icebergs, as had been supposed.
Thus local sheets or aprons of gravel and sand are spread more or less abundantly along the outer side of the morainic belts; and long trains of gravel and sands clog the valleys that lead southward from the glaciated to the non-glaciated area.
In the embayment of the coastal plain some low cuesta-like belts of hills with associated strips of lowlands suggest the features of a beltedcoastal plain; the hillybeltordissected cuesta determined by the Grand Gulf formation in western Mississippi is the most distinct.
Most of the plain is treeless prairie, but the sandier belts are forested; two of them are known as cross timbers, because their trend is transverse to the general course of the main consequent rivers.
All the nine climate belts in the United States, except that of southern Florida, are represented within its borders.
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The ridges and intervening valleys, long parts of which have an approximately parallel trend from south-west to north-east, were formed by the erosion of folded sediments of varying hardness, the weak belts of rock being etched out to form valleys and the hard belts remaining as mountain ridges.
The badge is a white cross, in the angles gold crowns, the points of the cross joined by gold swords entwined with gold and blue belts, in the blue centre an upright sword with the three crowns in gold, the whole surmounted by the royal crown The ribbon is yellow with blue edging.
The age of a great part of the Palaeozoic belts is somewhat uncertain, but Permian, Carboniferous, Devonian and Silurian fossils have been found in various parts of the chain, and it is not unlikely that even the Cambrian may be represented.
Upon the outer side of the arc the central zone of crystalline rocks is flanked by Mesozoic and Tertiary belts; towards the west, indeed, the individuality of these belts is lost, to a large extent, but the rocks remain.
AdvertisementThe most conspicuous folding, that of the Mesozoic and Tertiary belts, must have occurred in Tertiary times, and it was not completed till the Miocene period.
Belts of shrubbery may be placed round the slips outside the walls; and these may in many cases, or in certain parts, be of sufficient breadth to furnish pleasant retired promenades, at the same time that they serve to mask the formality of the walled gardens, and are made to harmonize with the picturesque scenery of the pleasure ground.
Hot desert conditions are primarily found along the tropical belts of high atmospheric pressure in which the conditions of warmth and dryness are most fully realized, and on their equatorial sides, but the zonal arrangement is considerably modified in some regions by the monsoonal influence of elevated land.
The Liberal Eiderdansk party was for dividing Schleswig into three distinct administrative belts, according as the various nationalities predomin ated (language rescripts of '85),but German sentiment was opposed to any such settlement and, still worse, the great continental powers looked askance on the new Danish constitution as far too democratic. The substance of the notes embodying the exchange of views, in 1851 and 1852, between the German great powers and Denmark, was promulgated, on the 28th of January 1852, in the new constitutional decree which, together with the documents on which it was founded, was known as the Conventions of 1851 and 1852.
On two sides this area is bordered by belts of folded beds which form on the west the mountain ranges of the Adriatic and Ionian coasts, and on the north the chain of the Balkans.
AdvertisementThe central region, although wedged in between two belts of folding, is not affected by the folds of either, excepting near its margins.
Wampum was also used for personal adornment, and belts were made by embroidering wampum upon strips of deerskin.
These belts or scarves were symbols of authority and power and were surrendered on defeat in battle.
According to the Indian conception, these belts could tell by means of an interpreter the exact rule, provision or transaction talked into them at the time and of which they were the exclusive record.
These strands and belts were the only visible records of the Iroquois, but they required the trained interpreters who could draw from their strings and figures the acts and intentions locked up in their remembrance" (Major Rogers, Account of North America, London, 1765).
AdvertisementThe most important timber trees are the tu'n (Cedrela Toona), sdl (Shorea robusta), the present area of which forms two belts separated by the Gangetic plain; satin wood (Chloroxylon Swietenia), common in the drier parts of the peninsula; sandalwood, especially characteristic of Mysore; iron-wood (Mesua ferrea), and teak (Tectona grandis).
Greaves were found at Glasinatz and Jezerin, though not at Hallstatt; two helmets were found at Hallstatt and others in Bosnia; broad bronze belts were numerous, adorned in repousse with beast and geometric ornament.
Broad belts of park lands surround both North and South Adelaide, and as the greater portion of these lands is planted with fine shady trees, this feature renders Adelaide one of the most attractive cities in Australasia.
The belts of non-resistant rock have been worn away, leaving longitudinal valleys separated by hard rock ridges.
Wrapping ConnectorsBelts, Cords and Chains Flat belts of leather or of gutta percha, round cords of catgut, hemp or other material, and metal chains are used as wrapping connectors to transmit rotatory motion between pairs of pulleys and drums.
Belts (the most frequently used of all wrapping connectors) require nearly cylindrical pulleys.
A belt tends to move towards that part of a pulley whose radius is greatest; pulleys for belts, therefore, are slightly swelled in the middle, in order that the belt may remain on the pulley, unless forcibly shifted.
The boreal embraces the highest mountain altitudes; the transition belts it on both sides of the continental divide; the upper Sonoran takes in about the eastern half of the plains region east of the mountains, and is represented further by two small valley penetrations from Utah.
The sheets were severed by knives placed on the cylinders, and when cut were carried by grippers and tapes; and delivery was made by means of automatic metal fingers fixed upon endless belts at such distances apart as to seize each sheet in succession as it left the last printing cylinder.
P. 'Wolin (1859), the Ba,ltespannare (belt-bucklers), representing an early form of duel in Scandinavia, in which the combatants were bound together by their belts.
In front of the first and third lines were thick belts of wire.
There are within the state four distinct topographic belts - the Appalachian, the Highlands, the Triassic Lowland and the Coastal Plain.
The' four topographic belts of the state correspond very closely to the outcrops of its geological formations; the rocks of the Appalachian belt being of Palaeozoic age; the formation of the Highlands, Archaean; that of the Triassic Lowland, Triassic; that of the irregular hills of the Coastal Plain, Cretaceous and Tertiary.
The Van Allen belts span only about forty degrees of earth's latitude -- twenty degrees above and below the magnetic equator.
As is always the case in the broad denudation of the gently inclined strata of such plains, the weaker layers are worn down in sub-parallel belts of lower land between the oldiand and the belts of more resistant strata, which rise in uplands.
To the south-west of the picturesque belts of palm trees which stretch inland from the northern coast of Bahrein, is a wide space of open sandy plain filled with gigantic tumuli or earth mounds, of which the outer layers of gravel and clay have been hardened by the weather action of centuries to the consistency of conglomerate.
The outcrops of these rocks succeed each other in order of age in roughly concentric belts, with the Archaean mass of the island of Anglesey as a centre, but the arrangement in detail is much disturbed and often very irregular.
Reading flourishes from its position on the edge of the London Tertiary Basin, Croydon is a suburb of London, and Hull, though on the Chalk, derives its importance from the Humber estuary, which cuts through the Chalk and the Jurassic belts, to drain the Triassic plain and the Pennine region.
The Eastern plain thus includes a portion of the Triassic plain in the north, a portion of the Jurassic and Chalk belts in the middle, and a portion of the Tertiary plain of the London Basin in the south.
The continuity of the belts of Chalk and of the Middle and Upper Oolites in the Eastern Plain is broken by the shallow depression of the Wash and the Fenland.
A common arrangement for driving a lathe spindle, in either direction at several definite speeds, is to provide a countershaft on which are mounted two fixed pulleys and two loose pulleys to accommodate two driving belts from the main shaft, one of which is open and the other crossed.
The belts are moved laterally by the forks of a striking gear pressing on the advancing sides of the belts, and the pulleys are arranged so that the belts either wrap round the loose pulleys, or can be shifted so that one wraps round a fixed pulley, while the other still remains on its loose pulley.
An alternative arrangement consists in providing two loose pulleys on the counter-shaft, driven by open and crossed belts respectively, and arranging two clutches on the shaft, so that by the movement of a sliding block, controlled by hand, one or other of the clutches can be put in gear.
The proportions of cone pulleys for open or crossed belts may be determined by considering the expression for the half length (1) of a belt wrapping round pulleys of radius r 1 and r 2 respectively, and with centres distant c apart.
Spurs from the Drakensberg occupy a large part of the country, which may be divided into three parallel belts running north and south.
There are no well-defined crop belts, the production of the various crops being general throughout the state, except in the case of potatoes, most of which are raised in the sandy regions of the north.
Its specific lightness, combined with strength and durability, recommend it above all other substances for forming life-buoys, belts and jackets, and in the construction of life-boats and other apparatus for saving from drowning.
The central includes the elevated highland of the interior, while the eastern and western include the forest belts and most of the wooded country and coast plains.
The geological formations for the most part extend in parallel belts, nearly in the line of the length of the county, from north to south, and succeed one another in ascending order from west to east.
These belts are in part exposed in pits near Newark, and extend north by Gainsborough to where the Trent flows into the Humber, passing thence into Yorkshire.
Internally it was divided into two belts.
Four floral regions lying in north to south belts across the state, and closely corresponding to - though in boundaries by no means coinciding with - its great topographic divisions are distinguished in the regions of the Missouri border, the prairies, sand-hills and foot-hills.
C. Eckman, who late in the summer observed great masses of Lepas fascicularis forming broad belts in the North Sea.
Many were using mobile phones, not wearing seat belts, or speeding.
Is it US consumers tightening belts or uncertainty over Iran and possible UN resolutions causing markets to get jittery?
There are three 3-point seat belts in the rear.
These people generally stand in the front line of the class and wear black belts.
T-shirts printed with the words " Music & Love " were worn with heavily studded black belts and short full skirts with net petticoats.
Stone crop shorts were worn with pink rib knits, decorated belts and cowboy boots.
Unlike female chastity belts, the development of the male chastity belts, the development of the male chastity belt or device has been much easier to follow.
St. Theodore is depicted mounted, wearing a cuirass interlaced with belts.
This is a 6-berth motorhome with six seat belts, a side dinette and a spacious wraparound rear lounge area.
Look at the most experienced divers in your club, I bet most of them have shot belts!
The coat has two shoulder epaulets with small belts around the sleeves.
The upper atmosphere is structured into characteristic ' belts ' and ' zones ' running parallel to the planet's equator.
In 1918 the Royal Polytechnic had pure wool flannel belts to ward off the threat of the pandemic Spanish ' flu.
Make sure the belts are n't frayed or the buckles cracked.
Are both sexes wearing standard-issue studded belts, asymmetrical punky mullet hairdos, and harsh glasses?
Embroidered belts, English to japanese name translations, Full black belt embroidery service including Japanese katakana, kanji and hiragana translations.
None of us were wearing seat belts and my good friend died as she hit the lamppost full on.
The horse is depicted with a thick mane, its saddle being fastened with belts.
Seat belts Check your seat belt mountings, adjustments, condition, operation, position for all front and rear seats.
I t is compulsory for front and rear seat occupants to wear seat belts if fitted.
They're a three-piece rock outfit with a couple of years ' hard touring under their belts.
Penile prosthesis - Don't need straps, buckles or belts.
The principle danger of the Van Allen belts is high-energy protons, which are not that difficult to shield against.
The new seats, seat belts and wheelchair restraints are pulled to a force of 3.5 tons to test their strength.
They will not be injured, even if they are not wearing safety belts.
Two three point safety belts are in the rear in case the need to take the children out with you ever occurs.
How do I fit seat belts to our old minibus or landrover to make it legal?
In 2001, Scania introduced red seat belts as an option.
All cars have rear seat belts in countries where they are a legal requirement.
The government says that surveys show three quarters of children are wearing adult seat belts before they are tall enough to do so safely.
At least two of the three fatalities involved passengers who were not wearing their seat belts while the seat belt sign was illuminated.
If your dog travels on the seat they should wear a safety harness which fixes to the car seat belts.
Unlike most other bags it uses a wide shoulder strap made from the same material used in car seat belts.
Pull belts and buckles tight and check them before each journey to ensure they have n't slackened off.
The new one has umpteen, plus ABS and self tightening seat belts and so on.
The motors are water-cooled servo direct drive motors - no transmission belts are used.
Five vegetation belts are defined according to vertical zonation.
In the Newer Appalachian region, the beds which still lie horizontal in the plateau province were long ago thrown into folds and planed off by erosion, alternate belts of hard and soft rock being left exposed.
Uplift permitted renewed erosion to wear away the soft belts, leaving mountain ridges of hard rock separated by parallel valleys.
The wooded portions of the terrain are dotted with clumps and belts of trees of moderate size, giving them a parklike appearance.
The belts of structure and the cycles of erosion thus briefly described are recognizable with more or less continuity from the Gulf of St Lawrence i 500 m.
But the dimensions of the several belts and the strength of the relief developed by their later erosion varies greatly along the system.
They had nothing to eat themselves, and they were wiser than to think that apologies could supply the place of food to their guests; so they drew their belts tighter and said nothing about it.
The men obediently came out of the crowd and began taking off their belts.
In the porch and in the yard the men whom Petya had armed with swords and daggers, with trousers tucked inside their high boots and with belts and girdles tightened, were taking leave of those remaining behind.
Where seat belts fitted, correct child restraint MUST be used.
Eye care personnel should take the lead in campaigns for the use of safety belts in cars !
The Tracsport team is new to the championship, arriving with several seasons of success in saloon racing under their belts.
You can purchase these to sew on to clothes or you can buy reflective 'Sam Brown ' belts.
However, shelter belts of trees have had to grow to protect from strong winds.
By 2.8 million years, humid woodland had shriveled away, leaving wide belts of open terrain in its place.
Forced over the past three years to tighten their belts, many have skimped in this area.
With a vee belt drive a number of belts are used.
Originally mocked, his wide waist belts have been much copied.
Air moving from the high-latitude sides of the same high-pressure belts toward the poles produces the prevailing westerlies.
Know, however, that belts do have to be replaced eventually.
Adjustable straps and seat belts are a must, especially if you have a large baby weighing in at 9 pounds or more at birth.
It is also helpful if the seat belts are removable for washing.
Don't call attention to the waist area with belts, tucked-in shirts, or details near the waist/hips.
If you're a rectangle/ruler, belts are your friend because they give the illusion of a more hourglass shape.
Yes, the trend now might be wide-cinch belts over long sweaters and the return of leg warmers, but not everyone can wear this--or will want to.
They are designed like conveyer belts and quickly transport the rider to the top of the hill.
Never try to replicate an entire outfit, but pay attention to the hot fashion items, like belts or popular colors of the moment.
Accessories like belts, shoes, and bags can be worn repeatedly, so leave some of your money for key items, like a fabulous coat.
First, I'd accessorize with jewelry, shoes, scarves and belts on the bohemian side and match with slightly more tailored, classic look.
Although Dan's Comp is a BMX bike shop, they also sell t-shirts, belts, hats, pants, hoodies, and shoes.
We also found out that button down shirts, distinctive belts and an all over laid back or emo look is popular with young men.
This time around they are contained to accessories, like belts and bags.
Bold bright clutches in cherry, shoes in Popsicle pink and belts of sunny yellow go great with all those black clothes you've invested in from seasons pass.
Studded black belts are a must have for an emo.
Studded belts should be made of high quality leather (as long as you're not a vegan!) to increase durability.
Go ahead and drool over this collection of of vintage belts, but rest assured you can afford this hot little belt from Hot Topic.
You can use belts, jewelry, a bold purse, scarfs and more to turn up the volume on your outfit.
Finally, select the correct size and any additional options, such as pockets, trim and belts.
Accessories include flip flops, belts, and more.
With neutral colors used on most wedding gowns, Mischka jazzed up their line with breathtaking crystal belts and other pearled and jeweled dress embellishments.
Hannah accessories - The accessory line includes items like bracelets, necklaces, belts, umbrellas and even a Hannah wig.
Both of the girls' coats also featured matching velvet ribbon belts secured at the waist, which echoed the tie on their mother's ultra-luxe Isabel Toledo dress and matching coat.
They sell a variety of apparel as well as boots, hats, belts, and even western themed toys.
These types of dresses can be dressed up or down with jewelry and other accessories, such as scarves, belts, jeweled headbands and pretty shoes.
Belts and sashes also add to the flair of a good coat - witness the lovely J Crew coats worn by the Obama daughters for Inauguration Day.
Jeans or Dickies trousers, studded belts and Converse high-tops round out the look, which can often be finished with a fitted hat.
She famously mixed 1950s dresses with bangles, fishnet stockings and an assortment of belts.
Belts and toggles may look great, but if your child is too young to manipulate them, then they could be considered a downfall of the coat.
Smooch also carries cozy Barefoot Dreams robes in candy colors for moms, as well as plush handbags, cutting-edge jewelry for tweens and a host of other high-end accessories, including belts and hair clips.
Finally, if your kids must wear school uniforms, Kohl's has a great selection of uniform classics, like skirts, shirts, pants, belts and more.
Help your daughter fill up her closet of western wear by suggesting great belts and a pair of boots.
Trendy metallic belts are nice ways to add just a touch of sparkling glamour, while classic leather belts are the perfect partners for jumpers and sheath dresses that need just a little definition.
Accessories often include studded black belts and leather bracelets, strand upon strand of hemp necklaces with wooden charms, horn-rimmed glasses, hand-knit toboggans and scarves, and pins featuring anti-establishment slogans.
The S.A.E. standard for human seat belts requires them to hold up to 5,000 pounds of pressure in a crash.
I don't think dog seat belts offer enough protection.
Belts also offer an interesting way to add glamor to an outfit and many stylish people can be seen with jewelry charms attached to a belt buckle.
Brighton opened its doors in 1991 with a collection of belts.
Cowboys didn't always wear belts, as pants in earlier times were held up with suspenders.
Rodeo riders who acquired their buckles from events are especially proud to show off their belts.
Most belts are at least four inches in the front and some six inches in the back.
Most men don't think about trendy belts when they're putting together their outfit, and that's a shame, because belts are more than practical, they can be the accessory that ties a look together.
Recent trends in belts include alligator skin, thin belts, cotton belts in fun colors and camouflage or military-style belts.
It will come as no surprise that some of the trendiest belts are also the most classic.
Hands down, men's favorite color trendy belts are basic black, brown and tan.
The official Web sites for hip designers like Tommy Hilfiger, Fossil, Diesel, Ralph Lauren or Calvin Klein will always have the absolute latest cool belts on offer.
With that in mind, these hats, socks, gloves, belts, bags, suspenders and aprons are all designed with durability and workplace necessities in mind.
Some conventional wisdom says that dress socks should match shoes and belts, but fashion gurus such as KinoWear agree that it's important to present a smooth line of fabrics from shoe to neck, and all should match.
In addition, the store carries accessories such as belts, hats and gloves sized to fit larger men.
You can find lounge pants, belts, tank tops, t-shirts and more.
Puma has a huge selection of shirts, hats, belts, shorts and, of course, shoes all perfect for hitting the links in style.
Check out Ed Hardy's hoodies, casual shirts, tees and belts to add an edge to your wardrobe.
Men who were part of a holy order wore cloaks with hoods and rope belts.
Stockings and garter belts come in all sizes, so there is no reason to deny yourself the thrill of wearing something a bit risqué under your skirt.
Solid color tees, fleece or denim jackets, silver or gold accessories, funky belts and colorful boots are all great accompaniments to Western jean styles.
Boots, like belts, are a terrific fashion accessory.
It has a broad collar, a capelet-style back, is often double-breasted and usually ties or belts around the waist in a matching fabric.
Finding the right belt to complement your outfit can be a challenge, but today designers have created both classic and unique belts in plus sizes to help to complete your fashion statement.
Fashion trends proclaim that the belt is back and, believe it or not, plus size belts come in a variety of looks to complement dresses, long tops, pants and skirts.
If you want to find stylish belts as well as other accessories, check in plus size clothing boutiques.
Curvety offers several styles of unique belts in plus sizes including a gold belt that measures 56 inches in length.
There are many beautiful, stylish and unique belts available in plus sizes.
Or perhaps you just like the retro look that you get from garter belts and stockings.
While garter belts of the past were primarily seen as a functional item, that's no longer the case.
Lace, satin and silk are common materials in garter belts and garter panties.
We're offering great classic pieces with a modern twist including sweaters with bright, fun icons; ribbon belts and twinsets.
While thin elastic plus-sized belts are not always in fashion or easy to find, when this trend takes over the runway, even full-figured women can wear them in style.
Unlike belts made to fit into your slacks' belt loops, elastic belts are more of an accessory that's mainly for show.
There will be times when skinny belts are in, and times when they're not.
When they're in fashion, they're easy to locate, but when the trend is bigger belts or no belts at all, you may have to go to the back of your closet to see what you have on hand.
There are a couple of stylish ways to wear thin elastic plus-sized belts.
These belts look best over your top, whether it's a crisp white shirt or a pullover sweater.
Women with hourglass shapes tend to look better with belts sitting on this area.
While wide belts look good slung low over the hips, thin belts look more in place around the waist.
Sticking with belts the same color as your top is a safer bet for shorter women.
If you're ready to have fun with accessories and you want to play around with a variety of fashion belts for plus size ladies, thin elastic belts are one way to add some panache to your outfits.
These unique belts aren't always easy to find, even at plus size clothing retailers, so when they're in and widely available, you may want to stock up.
Although these belts are made to stretch, you should buy a size that fits you without being tight.
Belts, earrings, necklaces and shoes can complete your look and make your existing wardrobe look fresh and brand new.
If your stomach is large, you should avoid belts at all costs.
Wide belts, chunky jewelry and scarves can add some flair to an otherwise simple dress style.
If you don't have much of a waistline and don't want to accentuate it, empire style dresses and no belts are best for you.
However, if you have a curvy, hourglass figure, wide belts will show off your waist.
Stick with wide belts; for clubbing, choose a silver, gold or other metallic belt.
Ralph Lauren plus size belts will undoubtedly prove difficult to find, but if you're in the market for a stylish, no-nonsense belt that will last you years, they're worth considering.
Though belts in plus sizes are definitely available, not all designers make them.
In fact, even some of the most popular designers out there who do offer plus size apparel still don't design belts in sizes to match.
Ralph Lauren is one of the many brands that do not technically offer belts in plus sizes.
The belts range from size small to extra large.
It's worth noting that Ralph Lauren belts are inherently classic; materials range from sturdy leather to striking alligator, and the details are usually phenomenal.
To make life easier for you, we've narrowed down a few of the more popular Ralph Lauren styles and matched them up with comparable plus size belts.
Ralph Lauren's woven belts are staples in many women's wardrobes.
Perfect to cinch a pair of trousers, break up a monochromatic dress, wrap around a thin cardigan or wear with jeans, thin belts have plenty of leverage and work well in a variety of situations.
Ralph Lauren's skinny belts are made of everything from patent leather to smooth calfskin, and you can find a similar version at Eddie Bauer.
You know the ones - those stylish belts that are inimitably cool at first glance, so cool you just have to have it, yet deep in your heart you know it probably won't be worn for much more than a year or even a few months.
Belts are essential to any stylish woman's closet, and no matter what the brand, belts can make a huge difference in the way an outfit looks.
There are plenty of options, but it always starts with belts that actually fit.
Wide belts of the wrong color that tend to cut your look in half makes you look shorter.
Trends that usually work in favor of curvy women include wide-legged slacks, A-line skirts and dresses, empire tops, ruffles, chunky jewelry and wide belts.
Take special care in choosing the purse you carry, belts you wear, and the jewelry with which you accessorize to be sure they will not snag the delicate chiffon fabric by accident.
Whether you're looking for something special or something for everyday, you can make your own fashion statement by adding belts and other accessories to highlight your curvy assets.
Available in a variety of styles, there are western belts for everyone!
These belts are more than just focal points for a western style outfit.
Though it may seem challenging at first to track down plus size 3X western belts, rest assured that they are available!
You may find some plus size western belts from time to time at brick and mortar stores that specialize in plus size clothing, but you're much more likely to find just what you need on the Internet.
The 3X selection includes belts covered in Austrian crystals; belts adorned with crystal crucifixes; and a variety of diamond-accented styles in your choice of brown or black leather.
While the selection of 3X belts is limited, selections do change regularly.
At any given time, expect to find studs, rhinestones and antique crosses adorning these smooth leather belts.
The company's 3X size is labeled a "3" on its belts, so be aware of that as you shop.
Belts can be wonderful, as they cinch your waist and give you a more hourglass look.
It is easy to overcome these negatives by choosing styles with slimming princess seams and waist-nipping belts that create curves.
Use wide belts or scarves to cinch the waist tightly for hourglass figures, but opt for skinny belts or summer-inspired printed scarves to accent the waistline of pear-shaped bodies.
Dresses with large shoulder pads and gathered or tiered skirts work illusionary magic for these women, as does accessorizing with skinny leather belts or slinky, low-slung chain belts.
Most swim assist products on the market (water wings, swim belts, etc.) have not integrated learning to swim with the child's imagination like the Sea Squirts swim assist vest does.
Always wear seat belts, even for short trips.
The brand quickly expanded to other clothing lines including women's and children's sportswear, footwear, belts, and accessories.
Are the seat belts and other restraints worn or frayed?
You could be banging on your drums in Detroit, while your pen pal in Vancouver belts out the lyrics on his microphone.
Elastic belts are used to hold sensors against the pregnant woman's abdomen.
Afterwards, they can use a belt-positioning booster seat, which provides a taller sitting height so that the adult lap and shoulder belts fit correctly.
When older children are 57 inches (1.45 m) tall and weigh 80 lbs (36 kg), they may use adult lap belts.
Safety belts keep children from falling from shopping carts.
Injuries from motor vehicle accidents may be reduced by wearing seat belts and placing children in size-appropriate car seats in the back seat.
Seat belts and airbags can prevent many head injuries that result from car accidents.
These measures include using seat belts in cars and encouraging children to wear protective sports gear.
Two belts are placed around the pregnant woman's abdomen.
Car seat belts should always be worn, and young children should be secured in appropriate car seats.
This includes seat belts and air bags in automobiles and helmets in all contact sports.
The best way to prevent traumatic amputation is to observe precautions such as using seat belts and obeying speed limits and other traffic regulations.
It is a good "final dance" for a line-dancing event, when people have a few easier dances such as the Electric Slide under their belts.
To further maximize your fashion dollars, this retailer offers belts, scarves, and other coordinating accessories that can add a touch of pizzazz to any ensemble.
You will also find Bella Bands and maternity support belts to keep you comfortable as your belly expands.
An alternative to drawstrings, belts are an excellent way to ensure that the shorts will stay in place securely.
It features a pattern of what could best be described as interlocking belts that loop on a diagonal slant.
The brown "belts" are connected by gold-colored hoops.
For the aspiring young wrestler, you'll also find championship belts (some complete with special edition action figures of their own), a surefire hit for parents whose children are interested in World Wrestling Entertainment.
The starter sets include a white dress form for creating fashions, three pieces of fabric, accessories like belts, bows and fringe, rhinestones and stickers.
Women with this shape often have very narrow waists, so using pretty or embellished belts to draw attention to this feature is another trick.
Avoid low-slung or oversized belts that draw attention to the hips, however.
Before pantyhose, women wore girdles and suspender belts to keep their nylon stockings from falling down.
This fabric coat belts at the waist, features a front button closure with front pockets, and comes fully lined.
Andy helped build the Hilfiger brand by starting the accessories line that includes the extremely popular handbags, hats, belts and outerwear.
Fashionable belts are perfect to attach your hunting accessories, like binoculars, knives, or ammunition, so you have an excuse for being so stylish in the fields.
Eighties inspiration is extremely popular, and you can play it up or down with cool accessories and great belts.
This is one of the most outdated fashion rules of all, because there are so many different styles of belts from which to choose, and surely they're not all going to make you look fat.
Many 80s style belts can be worn with a variety of different ensembles, and they are definitely coming back into fashion more than ever.
Belts were usually fashioned in solid colors in leather, and featured a small front clip for closure in gold tone or silver.
Available in a rainbow design trimmed with white or many varieties of solids, these belts were usually paired with high-waisted jeans, a trendy short skirt, or a clingy tunic.
Belts were often doubled up on the low waist over anything from a loose, off-the-shoulder t-shirt to a tight bustier top.
Wear an oversized, 80s-inspired t-shirt over leggings, and add several solid skinny belts in bright colors.
Look for several studded belts and wear them with something white for the "Madonna effect."
Find stretchy fabric belts to wear with chiffon, Spandex, latex, lame, and satin, all hot 80s looks that you'll love.
You can do this with belts you own that are too big, but you can try the style with any flexible leather belt.
Buy white leather belts with mock-croc embossing on them for a great 80s look.
Buy skinny leather belts at Ralph Lauren, which can be worn over a single shirt or with high-waisted jeans.
Ralph Lauren offers colored belts in a variety of different colors, including preppy plaid patterns for an entirely different 80s look.
They look very appropriate with three-piece pants suits, and go great with vintage jewelry like brooches, pins, long necklaces, belts, and chunky rings.
Leggings, incidentally, just like the skinny belts around the outside of the long tank tops and shirts, are also making their way back into the world of fashion.
These days, the now 50-something sticks to chic fashion trends in belts.
Recently, the pop icon designed a line of corset style belts for clothing retail H&M.
Reportedly, many of the different colors of belts sold out very quickly and the store is having a difficult time keeping them in stock.
Though Vuitton originally designed trunks, his luxury brand expanded to include a few pieces of jewelry, handbags and accessories including belts and scarves.
Wide belts are almost like "blocks" that, again, break up the body.
Some sweater dresses come with belts that you can loosely knot in the center or off to one side for added flair.
If you feel that cardigans give you a curveless, boxy appearance and hesitate to wear them, try skinny and wide belts to cinch them in at the waist.
Avoid dresses with detailing around the hip or tummy area including belts, pops of color, or dropped waistlines.
Look for styles that feature embellishments at the waist, such as wide belts, embroidery or sequins.
Then there are those waistlines that are heavily embellished, with everything from sequins and petals to contrasting color belts and bows.
Many of these dresses feature empire waists with wide belts.
Look for on trend details like patch pockets, pleated shoulders, and self belts, but keep in mind that details date an item.
Miele vacuum cleaner bags and belts are produced by Miele, a family owned and operated company that has been in business since the 1930s.
Miele vacuum cleaner bags and belts available to fit all types of vacuum cleaners, including upright vacuums and canister style units.
As with all items in Miele's product line, the company's vacuum cleaner belts are manufactured following high quality standards.
Miele vacuum cleaner belts are typically sold in packages of one or two belts.
These high quality belts have been designed to last a long time so purchasing a package of one to two belts should ensure that you have use of your vacuum for quite some time.
Retailers that sell Miele belts should be able to provide you with information regarding which belt each specific vacuum cleaner model needs.
Miele bags and belts are available from many resources.
Once you have this information, finding the bags and belts that you need from online vendors should be no problem at all.
However, no vacuum lasts forever and Kenmore vacuums are just as prone as other models to suffer from common problems like clogs, broken belts, broken light bulbs, ruined air filters and worn brush rolls.
Any clothing item can be donated, from shirts to belts to shoes.
The fact is that more families are tightening their belts at Christmas by sending cards instead of presents, so a nice, reasonably-priced card with a personalized message or family newsletter is often the order of the day.
The belts and waist sash are sewn to the vest, so there is no risk of losing anything.
Men and women wear belts and from these hang their pouches, tankards for regular drinking and whatever else they like.
You can choose from charming red rompers with attached belts and hats or buntings that feature delightful pompom buttons and fur-trimmed chapeaus.
Some come with a matching hat and boots while others have attached belts.
Both decorate well with belts that wrap around the hips and are decorated with bells, beads, fringe or charms.
Some of the more unusual fetishes include chastity belts, fire play, and a fondness for boots or shoes.
The Dooney & Bourke Company started in 1975, and today offers a range of high quality women's accessory items including purses, business bags, watches, bracelets, belts, shoes and luggage.
Men's belts and other accessories have recently been appearing as part of the Dooney & Bourke line.
Rolfs - A well-known manufacturer of leather accessories including men's and women's wallets, handbags, and belts.
As a huge manufacturer of small leather goods, handbags, belts and accessories, Furla is still a popular name in luxury goods.
Footwear, hats, socks, belts, hats, packs, bags, wallets, and more are also available.
A successful women's handbag and accessory designer, Brighton also boasts luggage, fragrances, bath and body products, home accessories and gifts, eyewear, footwear, belts, watches, and men's and western accessories collections.
The collection itself includes a wide selection of headbands, belts and bangles, all in addition to, of course, her signature totes.
They also have a section dedicated exclusively to home and gifts, watches and belts.
In the midst of chunky, sporty watches, printed ties, slim belts, handsome cufflinks and youthful caps, the company's leather wallets stand out for their quality, attention to detail and overall functionality.
In addition to practical apparel, Roxy produces a collection of accessories that includes everything from hats and scarves to luggage and belts.
Along with jeans, the company also designs and manufactures tops, jewelry, belts, handbags, hats, scarves and other accessories.
After that, I'm thinking it might be fun to do belts.
The range of Buxton accessories includes handbags, wallets, manicure kits, waist packs, belts, travel bags and other small leather goods.
In addition to distinguished wallets and other leather goods for men, the company also carries belts for men and women and small leather products for women.
One of the best ways to assure children remember to use seat belts at all times is for parents to use their own seat belts at all times.
Belts - Many school's require pants to be belted.
Accessories include backpacks, socks, gloves, hats, tights, belts, and shoes.
Accessories include backpacks, socks, gloves, hats, belts, and shoes.
Ties and belts are available for girls, as are hair accessories, such as ponytail holders, headbands, barrettes and braiding supplies.
Belts, socks and pre-tied ties are available for boys as well.
Others, however, may adopt a detailed dress code policy that requires specific emblems, buttons, belts, and even shoes.
Even if you aren't sure about shirt, skirt, and pant sizes, you can always stock up on ties, belts, and socks, which can save you quite a bit of money.
Shoes, jewelry, purses, belts and other accessories are also available for women who want to create a complete look for themselves.
These wide, elasticated belts look a little like corsets and are just as effective at accentuating your curves and making your waist look tiny!
There's also a selection of hats, belts, and socks to allow you to keep your outfits accessorized.
This line even offers apparel for adults, as well as accessories like belts, handbags and backpacks.
What you'll also see is apparel and accessories like belts, backpacks, watches, wallets, hats and socks.
The best part about spikes is that they can be added to everyday clothing items such as belts, headbands, collars, and shoes.
Complete the look with caps, belts, and socks, or treat yourself to an Ariat wallet just because you deserve the best.
Accessories like belts match the shoe color, while socks match the trouser color for a well put together look.
Rock climbing enthusiasts will appreciate the selection of chalk bags and belts in sturdy fabrics such as hemp and canvas.
If liquid was spilled on the vehicle's console, it could affect the functioning of the seat belts in an accident.
After posting record profits during 2007, many automakers found that they had to file for bankruptcy or severely tighten their belts in the years that followed.
While customarily used for shoes, it is also great to hold seasonal accessories such as scarves, pantyhose, belts, gloves and hats.
They also have a special loom for weaving belts.
If desired, this basic technique can be used to make matching necklaces or belts.
You also have to consider all the moving parts - with use, you may need to replace treadmill belts and decks, elliptical arms or small pieces like nuts, bolts and bearings.
Many serious joggers like to carry belts with a series of small water bottles to stay hydrated in the summer.
Lifting belts are a complement, not a substitute for this habit.
Since free weights are used without seat belts and other adjustments, the core muscles need to be used for stabilization.
While aqua jogging belts can be expensive, an aqua noodle can be purchased at most toy stores.
While you don't have to spend an arm and a leg, the machine should be stable and the belts should move freely.
For example, many machines have seat belts which restrict the movements of the lower back.
Using your seat belts consistently can also save you money.
Garter belts were designed to hold stockings in place before pantyhose were invented.
This is also the time when pantyhose became popular, as the garter belts to hold thigh-high stockings up couldn't be hidden under such short hemlines.
Let your imagination go wild with a selection of sexy see-through lingerie, garter belts, camisoles, barely there panties and bras.
Also try skinny belts at your natural waist to get the Sweater Girl look.
Try skinny belts at your natural waist to get the Sweater Girl look.
Better garter belts are designed to sit at or just below your waist and not pull.
If you have ever seen vintage garter belts, you understand how it was that women were able to wear stockings all day long without having to constantly readjust (although some adjustment was necessary here and there - it wasn't perfect).
Offering from basic brief cotton underwear to racy thongs, g-strings, garter belts and crotchless panties, you may make your partner blush!!
Garter belts are now made in many different materials, including silk, satin and even leather.
Garters had been around for centuries before garter belts came on the scene and it wasn't just women who wore them.
In the early 20th century, garter belts were invented to make stocking wear simpler and more convenient.
If you're into vintage lingerie, you'll see that many older garter belts incorporate some of the same fabrics they do today, including lace, silk and satin.
Yesteryear's garter belts weren't necessarily seen as seductive wear, but today's garter belts are definitely in that category.
Garter belts have a long and storied history, moving from functional items to more decorative lingerie.
For women who don't like pantyhose or for women who like dressing seductively for their partners, garter belts have a lasting place in modern history.
There isn't much difference between the garter belts of today and those from nearly a century ago.
You can find belts in demure white satin as well as racy black lace.
However, garter belts allow you more freedom; you just slip it around your waist without worrying about confining anything.
With the creation of nylons came the use of garter belts, as the waist-high panty hose as we know them today didn't come into existence until the 1960s.
Garter belts are the epitome of sexy lingerie, and you don't have to wait until nighttime to put one on.
Choose from a wide variety of colors and be sure to take a look at bra and panty sets that match the garter belts you choose to purchase.
You won't find bold, daring colors here, but you will find styles that stay true to the garter belts from decades past.
Garter belts for men aren't hard to find, if one feels comfortable shopping for and wearing a garter belt intended for a woman.
Garter belts are difficult to locate to suit a man's taste and sensibilities.
Garter belts should be strong enough to stretch around the waist and still hold the stockings up.
If you have had trouble with garter belts in the past, dive into garter belts and all of their different designs.
These garter belts, even shown on the runway at men's fashion week in 2009, are offered in a special panty-girdle design just for men.
Look for garter belts at at CompressionStore.com, which stocks garter belts for men who need to wear compression stockings for health reasons.
These garter belts are simple, with straps and clips to hold the stockings in place.
Men who are interested in cross-dressing designs might want to check out Cross-dress.com, where you can buy more than just garter belts.
Garter belts for men are an unusual buy, but they are not an impossible one.
And in fact, there are also belts and corsets that work to support the hernia - it all depends on the individual.
Garter belts are stretchy pieces of fabric shaped like a belt, that have at least four straps that dangle from the belt; two in the front and two in the back.
While garter belts have hooks and eyes for adjustment, even these can take several tries to get a good fit.
One-piece garter belts require no fastening.
Feminine looking lace garter belts and the wider "crown" garter pant has an attached lacy style skirt.
Garter belts range in color and some of the garter straps are removable.
On the Hips and Curves website, you may find garter belts that offer some tummy control and a wider belt size.
No matter how tightly you cinch it, belts can twist and slip.
When you go shopping for garter belts, bring a pair of good stockings with you.
This is why garter belts with more garters - three or more on each side - are popular among women who want to wear stockings for more than an hour or so at a time.
You can also look for garter belts that come down so low as to cover the thigh - they will be stronger.
Our Valentine's Day lingerie offerings are extensive with heart inspired laces, bustiers, bras, garter belts, bath products.
Of course we have bra and panty sets, sleepwear, loungewear, boudoir sets, bustier, girdles and foundations, garter belts, steel-boned corsets, hosiery, the list goes on.
Lacy garter belts are a great way to feel sexy and feminine, no matter what you happen to be doing!
Purchasing lacy garter belts the perfect way to kick your romantic life back into high gear.
Pierre Silber sells an impressive selection of leather panties, as well as leather bras, corsets, dresses, pants, halter tops, teddies, shorts, and garter belts.
For example, CX London offers Playboy and La Rocka brands and has a range of products that includes everything from babydolls to suspender belts.
The truly adventurous can also add garters, harnesses and chastity belts to their corsets.
Laced and Locked sells locking belts for corsets.
Belts are custom made to match the wearer's exact measurements.
The UK site Body Exposed has a vast range of men's raunchy underwear, including chastity belts and several that come with leashes.
When shooting nude scenes for television or a PG-13 rated film, dance belts will be worn to prevent any slippage, as well as for the actors' comfort, but body stockings are only worn occasionally.
Made of stretchy material, nylon garter belts are comfortable to wear.
Garters have elastic or adjustable belts to customize the fit to the wearer.
Nylon Garter belt - Nylon belts are pieces of stretchy fabric that cinch around the waist.
Belts snap in place or close with hook and eye closures.
Avoid buying novelty garter belts that fit poorly and break easily.
You can choose from fishnets, seamed styles, seamless styles, different colors, thigh highs with garters and belts, and even different opacities.
Armed with 10 dollars and a dream, Olga began sewing and selling garter belts.
You can find these items as well as leather thongs, skirts, dresses, pants, garter belts, tops and bras from this retailer.
First appearing in the 1960s, they replaced stockings that were held up by garter belts.
Unlike bras, girdles, garter belts, or anything that would have elastic and be subject to a lot of wear and tear, vintage nightclothes, if they were properly cared for, tend to hold up remarkably well.
Lingerie also became a common sight in pin-ups, especially garter belts, stockings and corsets.
This is less of an issue for multi-piece plus size panty hose that are designed for use with garters and garter belts since the garters can often be adjusted.
We love their black lace garter belts and thigh-highs.
Garter belts - Some retro style garter belts have a "Y" shaped clasp at the bottom of the strap in order to hold the stocking better.
But whereas most modern garter belts are flimsy little things that are fine for dressing up and fantasy, so long as you don't wear them for more than about an hour, a retro garter belt will let you wear stockings all day and night.
Bear in mind that from the 1930s through the mid-1960s, women wore garter belts as a matter of course and expected them to stay in place under their clothes and hold up their stockings properly.
Finally, there are at least three garters per leg, as opposed to the miserly two on modern belts, better guaranteeing that stockings and seams stay in place.
A number of purveyors of good lingerie sell garter belts with an old-fashioned flair.
Garter belts can be great to wear all day every day, so you'll have to lay in a good supply of stockings to keep your legs happy.
Until then, women relied on garter belts to hold up their stockings.
Generally speaking, it's only women in the music industry who can seriously get away with wearing short skirts that show off garter belts and stockings.
In addition to the basics like bras and underpants, lingerie companies also offer garter belts, teddies, harnesses and G-strings in leather.
What is it about garter belts that are so alluring, especially in an age when pantyhose are perfectly capable of covering a woman's legs in nylons?
It's not as if anyone really needs garters anymore to hold up her stockings, yet garter belts remain a part of our lingerie collection.
You'll find many garter belts featuring one or both of these fabrics and it's easy to see why they're so popular.
Some garter belts are simply made, but others are more elaborate.
Because garter belts are made to be appealing, they're pretty pieces of lingerie.
You can find garter belts in a wide range of colors and styles, so matching them to your bras and panties isn't difficult.
Although most women wear their garter belts when they're trying to dress for a romantic rendezvous, some women like wearing them during the day, when going to work or out running errands.
Garter belts work best under skirts and dresses that have a little room in them; if you wear them under a tight skirt, the garters might show through the fabric.
You can find garter belts to match your particular style, so take your time to shop and choose what appeals to you.
Anywhere that sells sexy lingerie will probably stock garter belts.
You'll find a range of prices among garter belts.
Remember, garter belts can transform your look from dull to daring, so make sure you have an attitude to match.
There's something seductively dangerous about satin, thigh highs and garter belts.
Retro women who love their vintage garter belts or girdles know that one of the biggest hurdles to wearing such things on a regular basis - and staying comfortable - is the stockings themselves.
If you're going to indulge yourself in stockings that hearken back to an earlier era, you should go further and hold them up with garter belts and girdles that are made to do the job and help shape your curves as well.
The garter belts designed by Secrets in Lace have old-fashioned metal grips to really keep hold of your stockings, metal buckles and six adjustable straps, so there is virtually no risk of slippage.
All the belts sit up at the natural waist.
It's common for modern garter belts to sit lower, nearer the hips.
Both are used instead of garter belts and add a nice shaping quality.
Most bras have matching panties and even garter belts or girdles, allowing you to have a beautiful lingerie set.
You can get bras up to size 44F, panties to size 4X, garter belts, stockings and thigh-highs all designed specifically for a larger woman.
The cute skirt, the garter belts, the thigh highs--maybe even a bullet bra (though a regular bra will do)-suggests that you put serious thought into your lingerie ensemble that day, maybe with someone special in mind.
You'll probably envision sexy thongs, babydolls or garter belts.
Many retailers that specialize in lingerie also carry high-heeled shoes, ruffled anklets, garter belts, and other items designed to magnify the sex appeal of these fun and flirty lingerie items.
Take a look at their garter belts and vintage nylons to complete your vintage lingerie look.
Funky Boutique.com has an unusual selection of thigh-high stockings, bodystockings, shoes, pantyhose and garter belts for women and men.
Women's lingerie that is particularly popular around Valentine's Day includes baby doll ensembles, sexy bras, garter belts, nightgowns, teddies, and erotic lingerie.
Sexy - A little bit of a step up from the romantic lingerie, sexy lingerie might include items like sheer bras and panties, or bustiers and garter belts.
Women--and men--who love all things retro will love bringing vintage garter belts into the bedroom.
Online, there are several sites you can peruse to find incredible vintage garter belts in an assortment of styles and sizes.
This site also carries garter belts made by such designers as Christian Dior.
Silver Screen carries a small selection of garter belts in several styles.
The Vintage Trends site has a large collection of retro and military wear, as well as a selection of garter belts in an assortment of designs.
The garter belts you'll find on the website aren't actually vintage, but are made in a vintage style.
However, you can call the company to see what vintage garter belts are in stock; they often have garter belts that they don't advertise on the website.
Also, keep in mind that stockings need garters or garter belts to hold them up and in place.
While one person may think about thigh high stockings and garter belts, another thinks about more functional garments, such as bras and panties.
Just because you like a woman to wear crotchless panties and garter belts doesn't mean that's what she likes to wear, so keep her particular tastes in mind when buying.
If you love defining your waist, they also have tops with zip fronts and thick belts.
StockingStore.com carries open-bust bustiers complete with garter belts.
Some people find garter belts and stockings incredibly racy, while others think only see-through body stockings are the height of naughtiness.
Figure enhancing styles like lace-up corsets with bows, lace, and garter belts inspired by stars like Marilyn Monroe may be just the answer for a romantic soul looking to spice up the bedroom without going overboard.
Bustiers and garter belts easily walk the line between romance and serious sex appeal.
From pretty and delicate to decidedly racy, the belts and skirts that Trashy offers are sure to make a heart pound more quickly.
From bracelets to belts, it's hard to find one of her clients who isn't wearing an accessory.
The cast has two films under their belts at this point and under new direction the story takes a very definite turn in a forward direction, setting the scene and mood for Harry's future.
Belts were used to carry a soldier's necessities.
Their belts were a simple woolen cord, symbolizing chastity.
The Brothers were required to sleep in their pants, shirts, belts and boots so they did not give in to the human comfort of undressing.
Accessories include belts, baseball caps, and gloves.
The company also offers pull-over shirts and button-down shirts, baseball pants, baseball shorts, caps, socks, and belts.
The second most expensive part of a soldier's kit was the gas-mask and filters, and for the Army infantry it was as much a part of everyday wear as their belts or wool uniform jackets.
Some feature belts partially sewn into the pants so no additional belt is necessary.
If you are not a member of the United States Postal Service, you may find that you can't buy the uniform clothing but you will be able to purchase the belts, shoes, and other accessories.
Instead, these scouts can wear the sash with their belts.
Never the less he and Martha have four married years under their belts and are expecting their first child.
The river banks, however, are fringed with trees, and in the more undulating lands the timber belts vary from a few hundreds of yards to 5 or 10 m.
In the equatorial region between these belts the salinity is markedly less, especially in the eastern part.
The lagoons are surrounded by dense belts of reeds, and the coast-land is covered with low, impenetrable bush.
Nevada, and thence past the Colorado river into Arizona, is one of the richest mineral belts in the world.
Wind is another important factor, as cotton does not do well in localities subject to very high winds; and in exposed situations, otherwise favourable, wind belts have at times to be provided.
Alien domination alone has been able to correct the tendency of this long strip of land to break up into hostile belts.
In the southern and central portions of the state open rolling prairies interspersed with groves and belts of oak and other deciduous hard-wood timber predominate.
Yarns, textile goods and weaving industries generally have not attained any great dimensions, but there are large jute-spinning mills and factories for cotton-wool and cotton driving - belts.
They wore coats confined by belts, trousers tucked into soft boots, and hoods or tall pointed caps.
In the south-east, however, the Blackheath and Woolwich pebble-beds appear, with their belts of Thanet sands bordering the chalk.
Within the area thus defined tsetse-flies are not found continuously, however, but occur only in small tracts called" belts " or " patches," which, since cover and shade are necessities of life to these insects, are always situated in forest, bush or banana plantations, or among other shady vegetation.
Such valleys are very clearly indicated in the belts of the western Baltic by furrows a thousand yards wide and twenty to thirty fathoms deeper than the neighbouring sea-bed.
In the tropical and subtropical belts of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans south of the equator the salinity diminishes rapidly from the surface downwards, and at 500 fathoms reaches a minimum of 34.3 or 34.4 p e r mille; after that it increases again to 800 fathoms, where it is almost 34.7 or 34.8, and this salinity holds good to the bottom, even to the greatest depths, as was first shown by the " Gauss " and afterwards by the " Planet " between Durban and Ceylon.
The trade-wind regions correspond pretty closely with westward-flowing currents, while in the equatorial calm belts there are eastward-running countercurrents, these lying north of the equator in the Atlantic and Pacific, but south of the equator in the Indian Ocean.
Wind and tide greatly alter the strength of these currents due to difference of density, and the surface outflow may either be stopped or, in the case of the belts, actually reversed by a strong and steady wind.
In some instances travelling belts or creepers have been adopted, which deliver the coal with a reduced amount of breakage, but this application is not common.
Farther west two narrow belts of timber, consisting mostly of stunted post oak and black jack, and known as the Eastern and Western Cross Timbers, cross the prairies southward from the Red river, and a low growth of mesquite, other shrubs and vines are common in the eastern half of the Prairie Plains.
The river banks are lined with belts of dense forest, in which useful timber occurs.
Its shores are swampy and desolate and show considerable belts of saline incrustations with the fall in its level.
The glacial drift east of the Missouri river, unlike that of the New England states, is remarkably free from boulders and gravel, except in a few morainic belts.
The morainic belts and other obstructions in the drift plains hem in the waters in the intervening basins and create what are called " glacial lakes," var y ing in diameter from a few yards to several miles.
The summits of some of the mountains are too high for trees and above belts of dwarf spruce, balsam and birch they are clothed chiefly with sandworts, diapensia, cassiope, rushes, sedges and lichens.
The middle section of the Appalachians, rather arbitrarily limited by the Hudson and the James rivers, may be described first because it contains the best representation of the three longitudinal belts of which the mountain system as a whole is The Middle composed.
For the most part the rivers follow open valleys along belts of weak strata; but they frequently pass through sharp-cut notches in the na1row ridges of the stratified beltthe Delaware water-gap is one of the deepest of these notches; and in the harder rocks of the crystalline belt they have eroded steep-walled gorges, of which the finest is that of the Hudson, because of the greater height and breadth of the crystalline highlands there than at points where the other rivers cross it.
Here the prevailing soils are grey and sandy with a subsoil of loam, but they are less fertile than those of the Lime Sink or Cotton Belts.