Synonyms: 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)
Synonyms: band, banding, stripe
Definition: an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
Similar words: adornment
Definition: a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
Synonyms: band
Definition: a restraint put around something to hold it together
Similar words: restraint, constraint
Definition: a device that retards something's motion
Usage: the car did not have proper restraints fitted
Definition: a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
Synonyms: 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
Definition: artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
Similar words: loop
Definition: anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)
Synonyms: band
Definition: a driving belt in machinery
Similar words: belt
Definition: endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
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
Similar words: jewellery, jewelry
Definition: an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: bar, streak, stripe
Definition: a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
Usage: a green toad with small black stripes or bars; may the Stars and Stripes forever wave
Definition: a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
Similar words: tissue
Definition: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
Synonyms: band
Definition: a range of frequencies between two limits
Similar words: range
Definition: a variety of different things or activities
Usage: he answered a range of questions; he was impressed by the range and diversity of the collection
Synonyms: circle, band, lot, set
Definition: an unofficial association of people or groups
Usage: the smart set goes there; they were an angry lot
Similar words: social group
Definition: people sharing some social relation
Synonyms: band
Definition: instrumentalists not including string players
Similar words: musical group, musical organisation, musical organization
Definition: an organization of musicians who perform together
Synonyms: dance band, dance orchestra, band
Definition: a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing
Similar words: musical group, musical organisation, musical organization
Definition: an organization of musicians who perform together
Definition: attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
Usage: ring birds; band the geese to observe their migratory patterns
Similar words: attach
Definition: cause to be attached
Synonyms: band
Definition: bind or tie together, as with a band
Definition: fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
Usage: They tied their victim to the chair