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armband
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arm·band  (ärmbnd)
n.
A band worn around the upper arm, often as identification or as a symbol of mourning or protest.

armband [ˈɑːmˌbænd]
n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a band of material worn round the arm, such as one bearing an identifying mark, etc., or a black one indicating mourning
2. an inflatable buoyancy aid, worn on the upper arm of a person learning to swim
3. (Clothing & Fashion) an elasticated band worn round the upper arm to keep the shirtsleeve in place
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.armband - worn around arm as identification or to indicate mourning
visual signal - a signal that involves visual communication
2.armband - a band worn around the upper arm
band - a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
Translations
armband [ˈɑːmbænd] Nbrazalete m
armband [ˈɑːrmbænd] n
(as symbol; for identification)brassard m
(for swimming)brassard m
armband
nArmbinde f
armband [ˈɑːmˌbænd] nbracciale m


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