band 1 (b nd)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 from Old French bande, bende, of Germanic origin) and Middle English bond, band (from Old Norse, band); see bhendh- in Indo-European roots.] |
| band 2 (bnd) n. 1. a. A group of people: a band of outlaws. b. A group of animals. 2. a. Anthropology A unit of social organization especially among hunter-gatherers, consisting of a usually small number of families living together cooperatively. b. Canadian An aboriginal group officially recognized as an organized unit by the Canadian government. See Usage Note at First Nation. 3. A group of musicians who perform as an ensemble. v. band·ed, band·ing, bands v.tr. To assemble or unite in a group. v.intr. To form a group; unite: banded together for protection. [Earlier bande, from Old French, banner, troop identified by its standard, of Germanic origin.] Synonyms: band2, company, corps, party, troop, troupe These nouns denote a group of individuals acting together for a common purpose: a band of thieves; a company of scientists; a corps of drummers; a party of tourists; a troop of students on a field trip; a troupe of actors. |
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
| Noun | 1. | 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 |
| 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) | |
| 4. |  band - an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or materialadornment - 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. |  band - a group of musicians playing popular music for dancingmusical 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 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 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 - 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" 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 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 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) | |
| 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 | |
| Verb | 1. | band - bind or tie together, as with a band |
| 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
noun 2. gang, company, group, set, party, team, lot, club, body, association, crowd, troop, pack, camp, squad, crew (informal) assembly, mob, horde, troupe, posse (informal) clique, coterie, bevy
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) → 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 vi → sich zusammenschließen
n band [bӕnd]
1 a strip of material to put round something a rubber band. rekkie حَلَقَة مَطّاطيَّه للرَّبْط ластик gumička elastik das Gummiband ελαστικός επίδεσμος goma elástica kummipael نوار لاستیکی nauha élastique גוּמִייָה रबर बैण्ड gumena pasica, gumena traka gumi(szalag) gelang karet teygja elastico 輪ゴム 묶는 것 guminė juostelė, gumelė gumijas gredzentiņš (apsaitēšanai) gelang getah elastiek(je) strikk gumka tira elastic резинка gumový pásik gumijast trak gumena traka gummiband ยางรัด lâstik bant 橡膠帶子 гумова стрічка ایک موٹا گول ربڑ کا ٹکڑا یا فیتہ dây chun 橡胶带子
2 a stripe of a colour etc a skirt with a band of red in it. strook شَريط، طَوْق оттенък proužek stribe; bort der Streifen ρίγα franja, lista triip نوار raita bande פַּס रंग की पट्टी traka csík pita líning, borði striscia すじ 줄무늬 juosta, dryžis josla lingkaran strook stripe, bord pas tira dungă полоска prúžok proga traka bård, remsa แถบสี şerit, çizgi 色帶 стрічка; смужка رنگ دار فیتہ dải băng; đường kẻ 色带
3 in radio etc, a group of frequencies or wavelengths the medium waveband. golflengte موجه، مَوْجَه، نِطاق التَّرَدُّد вълна pásmo bånd das Frequenzband ραδιοσυχνότητα, μπάντα banda laineala باند taajuusalue bande לַהֲקָה रेडियो का बैंड radijski val (hullám)sáv gelombang radio tíðnisvið banda 周波帯 주파수대 juosta frekvenču josla gelombang band bånd pasmo onda bandă (de frecvenţă) частота pásmo valovi (radijski) talas band แถบคลื่นความถี่ bant, dalga bandı 波段 смуга частот, діапазон ریڈیو کا بینڈ làn sóng 波段
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