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band

British pronunciation/bˈænd/
American pronunciation/ˈbænd/
Band
[NOUN]
1

a narrow strip of material that can encircle, bind, or adorn various objects or parts of the body

synonyms : ring
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band definition and meaning

What is a "band"?

A band is a type of jewelry that is typically worn around the finger, wrist, or arm as an adornment. It can be made of various materials such as metal, leather, rubber, or plastic, and can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles. Bands can be plain or adorned with gemstones, engravings, or designs. They can be worn alone or stacked with other bands to create a layered look. Bands can also be used as a symbol of commitment or marriage, and are commonly used as wedding rings.

2

a group of people who spend time together for a particular purpose because they share common interests or have the same beliefs

synonyms : circle
lot
set
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3

a group of musicians and singers playing popular music

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4

a range of frequencies between two limits

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5

instrumentalists not including string players

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6

a group of animals

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7

a restraint put around something to hold it together

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8

a stripe or stripes of contrasting color

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9

an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material

synonyms : banding
stripe
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10

a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)

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11

a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)

synonyms : ring
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12

a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration

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13

a driving belt in machinery

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14

a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure

synonyms : isthmus
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15

a horizontal decorative or structural element that runs along the exterior or interior of a building, typically separating different sections or adding visual interest to the architecture

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to band
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

bind or tie together, as with a band

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2

attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify

synonyms : ring
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Examples
1The band are playing 11 cities around the country.
2The band started in 1986.
3In the distance a band was playing.
4His favorite band is playing a concert on Friday night.
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