Definition
A broad belt or sash worn diagonally across the chest, typically used to carry ammunition, weapons, or supplies in loops or pouches. Historically associated with military and pirate imagery, it distributes weight across the body for easier transport of heavy loads.
Example Usage
The soldier wore a bandolier loaded with ammunition magazines across his chest.
Origin
From Spanish 'bandolera,' derived from 'banda' (band or sash), originally referring to the belt worn by bandoleros (bandits).
Fun Fact
Bandoliers became iconic in 20th-century warfare and popular culture, featured prominently in films and video games as a symbol of combat readiness.
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