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Noun: black belt  blak belt
  1. A black sash worn to show expert standards in the martial arts (judo or karate)
    "After years of training, she finally earned her black belt in karate"
     
  2. A person who attained the rank of expert in the martial arts (judo or karate)
    "The black belt demonstrated advanced techniques to the class"

Derived forms: black belts

Type of: badge, expert

Encyclopedia: Black belt