1. (

• belching ,

) the forceful expulsion of something from inside; "the belching of smoke from factory chimneys" ;

2. (

• belch ,
• belching ,
• burp ,
• burping ,
• eructation

) a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth ;

1. (

• burp ,
• bubble ,
• belch ,
• eruct

) expel gas from the stomach; "Please don't burp at the table" ;

2. (

• erupt ,
• belch ,
• extravasate

) become active and spew forth lava and rocks; "Vesuvius erupts once in a while" ;