bellyband

Meanings

1. A 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
3. A band worn by expectant mothers to constrict and support the fetus.
4. A band worn by babies to protect the navel.
5. A haramaki: a band of cloth worn around the abdomen to preserve stomach qi and boost circulation.
6. A band of canvas used to strengthen a sail.
7. A type of dust jacket that covers only a portion of a book.

Etymology

From belly + band. As a Japanese article of clothing, a calque of Japanese 腹巻き (haramaki).