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1. A reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
   - belching, burp, burping, eructation

1. Expel gas from the stomach
   "In China it is polite to belch at the table";
   - burp, bubble, eruct
    
2. Become active and spew forth lava and rocks
   "Vesuvius belches once in a while";
   - erupt, extravasate

Derived forms: belching, belches, belched

Type of: breathe, burst, ejection, emit, explode, expulsion, forcing out, inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, pass off, physiological reaction, projection, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex

Encyclopedia: Belch