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band 1  (bnd)
n.
1. A thin strip of flexible material used to encircle and bind one object or to hold a number of objects together: a metal band around the bale of cotton.
2. A strip or stripe that contrasts with something else in color, texture, or material.
3. A narrow strip of fabric used to trim, finish, or reinforce articles of clothing.
4. Something that constrains or binds morally or legally: the bands of marriage and family.
5. A simple ungrooved ring, especially a wedding ring.
6.
a. A neckband or collar.
b. bands The two strips hanging from the front of a collar as part of the dress of certain clerics, scholars, and lawyers.
c. A high collar popular in the 16th and 17th centuries.
7.
a. Biology A chromatically, structurally, or functionally differentiated strip or stripe in or on an organism.
b. Anatomy A cordlike tissue that connects or holds structures together.
8. Physics
a. A specific range of wavelengths or frequencies of electromagnetic radiation.
b. A range of very closely spaced electron energy levels in solids, the distribution and nature of which determine the electrical properties of a material.
9. Any of the distinct grooves on a long-playing phonograph record that contains an individual selection or a separate section of a whole.
10. A cord or strip across the back of a book to which the sheets or quires are attached.
tr.v. band·ed, band·ing, bands
1. To tie, bind, or encircle with or as if with a band.
2. To mark or identify with or as if with a band: a program to band migrating birds.

[Middle English bende (from Old English bend, and and from Old French bande, bende of Germanic origin) and Middle English bond, band (from Old Norse, band); see bhendh- in Indo-European roots.]

band 1
Noun
1. a group of musicians playing together, esp. on brass or percussion instruments
2. a group of people having a common purpose: a band of revolutionaries
Verb
(foll. by together)to unite [French bande]

band 2
Noun
1. a strip of some material, used to hold objects together: a rubber band
2. a strip of fabric used as an ornament or to reinforce clothing
3. a stripe of contrasting colour or texture
4. a driving belt in machinery
5. Physics a range of frequencies or wavelengths between two limits
Verb
to fasten or mark with a band [Old French bende]

band  (bnd)
A specific range of electromagnetic wavelengths or frequencies, as those used in radio broadcasting.

Band a company of persons or, sometimes, animals; a company of musicians. See also company, party, troop.
Examples: band of camels, 1611; of fold, 1490; of followers; of fugitives, 1876; of gorillas [a male with one or more females and young]; of men; of music, 1660; of musicians; of outlaws; of pilgrims [hymn]; of plovers; of robbers, 1826; of strangers, 1601; of violins.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.band - an unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot"
social group - people sharing some social relation
car pool - a small group of car drivers who arrange to take turns driving while the others are passengers
clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, camp, pack - an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
cohort - a band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion)
confederacy, conspiracy - a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose
Four Hundred - the exclusive social set of a city
horsey set, horsy set - a set of people sharing a devotion to horses and horseback riding and horse racing
jet set - a set of rich and fashionable people who travel widely for pleasure
party, company - a band of people associated temporarily in some activity; "they organized a party to search for food"; "the company of cooks walked into the kitchen"
2.band - instrumentalists not including string players
section - a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
musical group, musical organisation, musical organization - an organization of musicians who perform together
marching band - a band that marches (as in a parade) and plays music at the same time
brass band - a group of musicians playing only brass and percussion instruments
concert band, military band - a group of musicians playing brass and woodwind and percussion instruments
3.band - a stripe or stripes of contrasting color; "chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands"; "the black and yellow banding of bees and wasps"
collar - (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
stretch mark - a narrow band resulting from tension on the skin (as on abdominal skin after pregnancy)
streak, stripe, bar - a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background; "a green toad with small black stripes or bars"; "may the Stars and Stripes forever wave"
4.bandband - an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
cigar band - a narrow paper band around a cigar
garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"
hatband - a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim
neckband - a band around the collar of a garment
pinstripe - a very thin stripe (especially a white stripe on a dark fabric)
5.bandband - a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing
musical group, musical organisation, musical organization - an organization of musicians who perform together
big band - a large dance or jazz band usually featuring improvised solos by lead musicians
combo, jazz band, jazz group - a small band of jazz musicians
rock band, rock group - a band of musicians who play rock'n'roll music
steel band - a band that plays instruments made from the heads of oil drums (Caribbean Islands)
6.band - a range of frequencies between two limits
frequency band, waveband - a band of adjacent radio frequencies (e.g., assigned for transmitting radio or television signals)
range - a variety of different things or activities; "he answered a range of questions"; "he was impressed by the range and diversity of the collection"
7.band - a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
armband - a band worn around the upper arm
arm band, armlet - a band worn around the arm for decoration
backband - a broad band that passes over the back of a horse and supports the shafts of a vehicle
bellyband - a cloth band that is worn around the waist (as on infants until the navel has healed)
collar, neckband - a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
collar - a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
garter, supporter - a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
cincture, waistband, waistcloth, girdle, sash - a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
headband - a band worn around or over the head; "the earphones were held in place by a headband"
headpiece, headstall - the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head
hoop, ring - a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling; "there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse"
elastic, elastic band, rubber band - a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
shoulder strap, strap - a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
strip, slip - artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
sweatband - a band of fabric or leather sewn inside the crown of a hat
sweatband - a band of material tied around the forehead or wrist to absorb sweat
bracelet, watch bracelet, watchband, watchstrap, wristband - a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
mourning band, weed - a black band worn by a man (on the arm or hat) as a sign of mourning
wristband - band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist
wrist band, wristlet - a band or bracelet worn around the wrist
8.band - a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
tissue - part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
9.band - jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger; "she had rings on every finger"; "he noted that she wore a wedding band"
annulet - a small ring
engagement ring - a ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal
jewellery, jewelry - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
mourning ring - a ring worn as a memorial to a dead person
ringlet - a small ring
seal ring, signet ring - a ring bearing a signet
wedding band, wedding ring - a ring (usually plain gold) given to the bride (and sometimes one is also given to the groom) at the wedding
10.band - a driving belt in machinery
belt - endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
11.band - 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
strip, slip - artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
loop - anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)
12.band - a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
strip, slip - artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
13.band - a restraint put around something to hold it together
brake band - a band that can be tightened around a shaft to stop its rotation
collet - a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting
ligature - a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone
constraint, restraint - a device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
withe - band or rope made of twisted twigs or stems
Verb1.band - bind or tie together, as with a band
tie, bind - fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord; "They tied their victim to the chair"
2.band - attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify; "ring birds"; "band the geese to observe their migratory patterns"
attach - cause to be attached

band 1
band together unite, group, join, league, ally, associate, gather, pool, merge, consolidate, affiliate, collaborate, join forces, cooperate, confederate, pull together, join together, federate, close ranks, club together

band 2
Translations

band [bænd] n (= group) → banda (= gang); pandilla (= strip); faja, tira;
(at a dance) → orquesta;
(MIL) → banda (= rock band); grupo
band together vijuntarse, asociarse
band [bænd] nbande f;
(at a dance) → orchestre m;
(Mil) → musique f, fanfare f
band together vise liguer
band [bænd] n (group) → Gruppe f, Schar f;
(Mus) (jazz, rock etc) → Band f;
(000) (military etc) → (Musik)kapelle f;
(strip, range) → Band nt;
(stripe) → Streifen m
band together visich zusammenschließen
band [bænd] nbanda;
(at a dance) → orchestra;
(MIL) → fanfara
band together vicollegarsi

band1
n band [bӕnd]
1 a strip of material to put round something a rubber band.rekkieحَلَقَة مَطّاطيَّه للرَّبْطластикgumičkaelastikdas Gummibandελαστικός επίδεσμοςgoma elásticakummipaelنوار لاستیکیnauhaélastiqueגוּמִייָהरबर बैण्‍डgumena pasica, gumena trakagumi(szalag)gelang karetteygjaelastico輪ゴム묶는 것guminė juostelė, gumelėgumijas gredzentiņš (apsaitēšanai)gelang getahelastiek(je)strikkgumkatiraelasticрезинкаgumový pásikgumijast trakgumena trakagummibandยางรัดlâstik bant橡膠帶子гумова стрічкаایک موٹا گول ربڑ کا ٹکڑا یا فیتہdây chun
2 a stripe of a colour etc a skirt with a band of red in it.strookشَريط، طَوْقоттенъкproužekstribe; bortder Streifenρίγαfranja, listatriipنوارraitabandeפַּסरंग की पट्टीtrakacsíkpitalíning, borðistrisciaすじ줄무늬juosta, dryžisjoslalingkaranstrookstripe, bordpastiradungăполоскаprúžokprogatrakabård, remsaแถบสีşerit, çizgi色帶стрічка; смужкаرنگ دار فیتہdải băng; đường kẻ
3 in radio etc, a group of frequencies or wavelengths the medium waveband.golflengteموجه، مَوْجَه، نِطاق التَّرَدُّدвълнаpásmobånddas Frequenzbandραδιοσυχνότητα, μπάνταbandalainealaباندtaajuusaluebandeלַהֲקָהरेडियो का बैंडradijski val(hullám)sávgelombang radiotíðnisviðbanda周波帯주파수대juostafrekvenču joslagelombangbandbåndpasmoondabandă (de frecvenţă)частотаpásmovalovi (radijski)talasbandแถบคลื่นความถี่bant, dalga bandı波段смуга частот, діапазонریڈیو کا بینڈlàn sóng

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