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- pronunciation:
- baend
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a thin strip of flexible material that binds several objects together.
- synonyms:
- rope, strip, thong, tie
- similar words:
- armband, belt, binding, circlet, frontlet, girdle, hatband, headband, hoop, neckband, ribbon, sash, sweatband, tape, waistband
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| definition 2: |
a stripe or strip that contrasts with its surroundings in color or material.
The T-shirt has a band of blue on the sleeve.That kind of snake is brown with yellow bands.- synonyms:
- bar, line, ring, strip, stripe
- similar words:
- braid, fascia, streak
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| definition 3: |
a thin strip of hard material, often metal, in the shape of a ring.
Both husband and wife wear wedding bands.The baby birds have bands around their legs.
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| related words: |
attachment, tie |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
bands, banding, banded |
| definition: |
to tie with a strip of material in order to identify or bind; put a band on.
- synonyms:
- bind, bundle, strap, tie
- similar words:
- belt, bond, cord, hoop, tape
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| related words: |
bar, belt, strap |
| derivation: |
bander (n.) |
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