Conveyor-belt definition

A continuous, moving belt that transports materials or packages from one place to another.
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A mechanical contrivance for conveying something by means of an endless chain or belt.
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A continuous flexible band moved by a series of rollers to transport objects or material from one place to another, especially within a factory or mine.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
conveyor-belt
Plural:
conveyor-belts

Origin of conveyor-belt

Conveyor-belt Sentence Examples

  • Showing asbestos from a conveyor belt being loaded into sacks.

  • The minted coins will be ejected onto a rubber conveyor belt rather than being allowed to fall into a trough or skip.

  • The grapes arrive to the winery and are put on a sorter conveyor belt to be sorted through again.

  • Sushi, which is now Europe's biggest conveyor-belt sushi, which is now Europe's biggest conveyor-belt sushi restaurant chain.

  • By Simon Hope Moshi Moshi is Brighton's original conveyor belt sushi bar - not a noodle in sight here!

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