In the direction or manner of a belt; encircling or circular in orientation.
From 'belt' + '-wise' (suffix meaning 'in the manner of' or 'in the direction of'). The '-wise' suffix comes from Old English 'wisan' (to show, point).
The '-wise' suffix is ancient and productive—we still use it today (clockwise, lengthwise, likewise), and it always communicates direction or manner. Beltwise specifically captures circular, encircling motion, like how a belt wraps around your waist.
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