| belch | 1. To eject or throw up from the stomach with violence; to eruct. "I belched a hurricane of wind." (Swift) 2. To eject violently from within; to cast forth; to emit; to give vent to; to vent. "Within the gates that now Stood open wide, belching outrageous flame." (Milton) Origin: OE. Belken, AS. Bealcan, akin to E. Bellow. See Bellow. 1. To eject wind from the stomach through the mouth; to eructate. 2. To issue with spasmodic force or noise. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| belching | A normal process to relieve distention from the air that accumulates in the stomach. The upper abdominal discomfort associated with excessive swallowed air may extend into the lower chest, producing symptoms suggesting heart or lung disease. (12 Dec 1998) |