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- pronunciation:
- baend
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a thin strip of material that holds several objects together.
She put a rubber band around the pencils.
- synonyms:
- rope, strip, thong
- similar words:
- belt, headband, hoop, ribbon, sash, tape
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| definition 2: |
a thin strip of hard material, often metal, in the shape of a ring.
Both husband and wife wear their wedding bands.He placed a band around the baby bird's leg.
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| definition 3: |
a stripe or strip that contrasts with its surroundings in color or material.
That kind of snake is brown with yellow bands.- synonyms:
- bar, line, ring, strip, stripe
- similar words:
- braid, streak
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bands, banding, banded |
| definition: |
to tie with a strip of material in order to tell apart or bundle together; put a band on.
The scientists banded the birds to learn more about their habits.- synonyms:
- bind, bundle, strap, tie
- similar words:
- bond, tape
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| related words: |
strap |
| derivation: |
bander (n.) |
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