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Armband
01
a piece of cloth or material worn around the upper arm, usually for identification, decoration, or support
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
armbands
What is an "armband"?
An armband is a strip of cloth, plastic, or other material worn around the upper arm, often for identification purposes or to signify membership in a particular group or organization. Armbands can also be used in sports, such as to indicate a team or position, or in military contexts, where they can be used to identify a soldier's rank or unit. They are sometimes worn as a fashion accessory or to hold a smartphone during exercise. Some armbands have pockets or other features for storing small items.
02
worn around arm as identification or to indicate mourning
Lexical Tree
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