Definition of "conveyor belt" []

• A mechanical apparatus consisting of a continuous moving belt that transports materials or packages from one place to another. (noun)

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• "The conveyor belt sped the suicidal youth straight into the open mouth of the cremator."
• "Whether it was shooting hoops against Amarillo Slim in a $500-a-shot game of H-O-R-S-E or betting a grand on whose suitcase would come off the conveyor belt first at the airport baggage claim, Stuey was always in search of a new challenge, a new kick."
• "I wheeled the cart with my smashed-banana-covered baby to the checkout line and loaded the conveyor belt with on-sale stuff."