Meaning of kidney belt | Babel Free

Definitions

A wide belt sometimes worn by weight lifters, motorcyclists, manual laborers, and others who are liable to experience stress in the lower back region, for the purpose of providing lumbar support.

Examples

“Around his midsection the driver wears a "kidney belt" — a wide, heavy elastic belt — to protect⟳ his internal organs and back from the jarring he will encounter.”

“As a safety precaution, Mr. Markellon and his wife, Dawn, have⟳ purchased protective gear for Marissa that includes not only a helmet, but chest protector, kidney belt and kneepads as well.”

“I was also wearing a very tight “kidney belt” that helped protect⟳ my organs from “feeling like⟳ they have⟳ been punched by a boxer”.”

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