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| spectrum |
a band of colors that is formed when light is passed through a prism, or in some other way. The six colors of a spectrum are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. |
| streak |
a long, narrow line, mark, smear, or band. [1/8 definitions] |
| stripe1 |
a long, narrow band or strip set apart from the area or surface around it by a different color or material. [1/2 definitions] |
| tendon |
a cord or band of tough white tissue that connects a muscle with a bone or other body part; sinew. |
| trap1 |
(plural) the percussion instruments in a band or orchestra; drum set. [1/5 definitions] |
| woodwind |
(plural) the section of an orchestra or band made up of these instruments. [1/2 definitions] |
| wreath |
a band of flowers or leaves woven or twisted together in the shape of a circle and used as a symbol or decoration. |
| wrist watch |
a watch on a strap or band that is worn around the wrist. |
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