Definitions for band

Definitions for (noun) band

Main entry: band

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


Main entry: band, banding, stripe

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


Main entry: band

Definition: a restraint put around something to hold it together


Main entry: band, ring

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


Main entry: band

Definition: 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


Main entry: band

Definition: a driving belt in machinery


Main entry: ring, band

Definition: jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger

Usage: she had rings on every finger; he noted that she wore a wedding band


Main entry: band, banding, stria, striation

Definition: a stripe or stripes of contrasting color

Usage: chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands; the black and yellow banding of bees and wasps


Main entry: isthmus, band

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


Main entry: band

Definition: a range of frequencies between two limits


Main entry: circle, band, lot, set

Definition: an unofficial association of people or groups

Usage: the smart set goes there; they were an angry lot


Main entry: band

Definition: instrumentalists not including string players


Main entry: dance band, dance orchestra, band

Definition: a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing


Definitions for (verb) band

Main entry: band, ring

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

Usage: ring birds; band the geese to observe their migratory patterns


Main entry: band

Definition: bind or tie together, as with a band


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