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A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off
Plural for a stripe, line, or elongated area of a different color, texture, or composition from its surroundings
“Its warm plumage is set off by a long black band from the base of the bill down the side of the neck.”
Plural for a flat, thin strip of material
“The decorative band of stonework around the hall has been restored.”
Plural for a flat, thin, circular loop of material
“She wore a colorful band around her wrist.”
Plural for a group of people who have a common interest or purpose or who share a common feature
“Alexander Malcomson pulled together a band of investors to bankroll the legendary motor company.”
Plural for a unit, grouping or configuration of things
“Up ahead, they could see a huge band of cars that seemed to be traveling together in a massive herd.”
Plural for a small group of musicians and vocalists who play pop, jazz, or rock music
“Arbez spent his childhood playing trombone in a jazz band before discovering the dancefloor.”
Plural for something that restrains freedom of movement
“A thick band would hold the item in place as it was transported.”
Plural for a long, narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or some other material
Plural for a circular or rounded piece of something
Plural for an ornamental band, hoop, or chain worn on the wrist or arm
Plural for a circular ornamental band, typically worn on the head
Plural for a layer of a specified material
Plural for a scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck
Plural for cover
Plural for a tough band of inelastic fibrous tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment
Plural for a decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown moulding
Plural for a long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material
Blindfolds or bandages
Plural for a connecting band or pipe in machinery
Plural for a necklace with a pendant
Plural for a person employed in maintenance or operations
Plural for an incremental spread or range, usually used for purposes of ranking something
Plural for an area or expanse of land
Plural for a limit or boundary
Plural for a hardened layer, coating, or deposit on the surface of something
Plural for a long, thin, flat piece of timber, used especially in building and flooring
Plural for a flat base or foundation on which something rests or is supported
To work or group together for a common purpose
“Local residents would soon band together in a loosely organized protest.”
To bind together with a rope or cord
“As she stood, reaching back to band her hair, she again seemed astonishingly beautiful to him in an edgy, new way.”
To encircle, surround or bind
“You can band the waist of your dress with a matching belt.”
(rare) To streak or make stripes on
“Band the fabric of the flag with strips of our country's colors.”
To mark something with striations
To mix or blend together, typically into a single mass or unit
To blend in with one's surroundings
To join or connect securely together
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