"sandbelt" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: en-au-sandbelt.ogg [Australia] Forms: sandbelts [plural]
Etymology: From sand + belt. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|sand|belt}} sand + belt Head templates: {{en-noun}} sandbelt (plural sandbelts)
  1. A dunal ridge.
    Sense id: en-sandbelt-en-noun-h10tSFUF
  2. (golf, Australia) An area developed from sand dunes; the region in Victoria is a well-known example. Tags: Australia Categories (topical): Golf
    Sense id: en-sandbelt-en-noun-V1XHD0cy Categories (other): Australian English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 25 75 Topics: golf, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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