Definitions and Synonyms of band | Another word for band | What is band?
Definition 1: a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) - [noun denoting artifact](band is a kind of ...) artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
(... is a kind of band ) a band worn around the upper arm
(... is a kind of band ) a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
(... is a kind of band ) a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
(... is a kind of band ) a band of fabric or leather sewn inside the crown of a hat
(... is a kind of band ) a band of material tied around the forehead or wrist to absorb sweat
(... is a kind of band ) a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
(... is a kind of band ) a black band worn by a man (on the arm or hat) as a sign of mourning
(... is a kind of band ) band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist
(... is a kind of band ) 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" (... is a kind of band ) the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head
(... is a kind of band ) a band worn around the arm for decoration
(... is a kind of band ) a broad band that passes over the back of a horse and supports the shafts of a vehicle
(... is a kind of band ) a cloth band that is worn around the waist (as on infants until the navel has healed)
(... is a kind of band ) a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
(... is a kind of band ) a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
(... is a kind of band ) a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
(... is a kind of band ) a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
(... is a kind of band ) a band worn around or over the head
"the earphones were held in place by a headband" (... is a kind of band ) a band or bracelet worn around the wrist
(band is a kind of ...) artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
(... is a kind of band ) a band worn around the upper arm
(... is a kind of band ) a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
(... is a kind of band ) a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
(... is a kind of band ) a band of fabric or leather sewn inside the crown of a hat
(... is a kind of band ) a band of material tied around the forehead or wrist to absorb sweat
(... is a kind of band ) a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
(... is a kind of band ) a black band worn by a man (on the arm or hat) as a sign of mourning
(... is a kind of band ) band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist
(... is a kind of band ) 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"(... is a kind of band ) the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head
(... is a kind of band ) a band worn around the arm for decoration
(... is a kind of band ) a broad band that passes over the back of a horse and supports the shafts of a vehicle
(... is a kind of band ) a cloth band that is worn around the waist (as on infants until the navel has healed)
(... is a kind of band ) a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
(... is a kind of band ) a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
(... is a kind of band ) a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
(... is a kind of band ) a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
(... is a kind of band ) a band worn around or over the head
"the earphones were held in place by a headband"(... is a kind of band ) a band or bracelet worn around the wrist
Definition 2: an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material - [noun denoting artifact]Synonyms for band in the sense of this definition
(band is a kind of ...) a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
(... is a kind of band ) a narrow paper band around a cigar
(... is a kind of band ) a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim
(... is a kind of band ) a band around the collar of a garment
(... is a kind of band ) a very thin stripe (especially a white stripe on a dark fabric)
(... is part of band) an article of clothing
"garments of the finest silk"
Synonyms for band in the sense of this definition
(band is a kind of ...) a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
(... is a kind of band ) a narrow paper band around a cigar
(... is a kind of band ) a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim
(... is a kind of band ) a band around the collar of a garment
(... is a kind of band ) a very thin stripe (especially a white stripe on a dark fabric)
(... is part of band) an article of clothing
"garments of the finest silk"Definition 3: a restraint put around something to hold it together - [noun denoting artifact](band is a kind of ...) a device that retards something's motion
"the car did not have proper restraints fitted" (... is a kind of band ) a band that can be tightened around a shaft to stop its rotation
(... is a kind of band ) a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting
(... is a kind of band ) a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone
(... is a kind of band ) band or rope made of twisted twigs or stems
(band is a kind of ...) a device that retards something's motion
"the car did not have proper restraints fitted"(... is a kind of band ) a band that can be tightened around a shaft to stop its rotation
(... is a kind of band ) a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting
(... is a kind of band ) a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone
(... is a kind of band ) band or rope made of twisted twigs or stems
Definition 4: jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger - [noun denoting artifact]Samples where band or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- she had rings on every finger
- he noted that she wore a wedding band
Synonyms for band in the sense of this definition
(band is a kind of ...) an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
(... is a kind of band ) a ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal
(... is a kind of band ) a ring worn as a memorial to a dead person
(... is a kind of band ) a small ring
(... is a kind of band ) a ring bearing a signet
(... is a kind of band ) a ring (usually plain gold) given to the bride (and sometimes one is also given to the groom) at the wedding
Samples where band or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- she had rings on every finger
- he noted that she wore a wedding band
Synonyms for band in the sense of this definition
(band is a kind of ...) an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
(... is a kind of band ) a ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal
(... is a kind of band ) a ring worn as a memorial to a dead person
(... is a kind of band ) a small ring
(... is a kind of band ) a ring bearing a signet
(... is a kind of band ) a ring (usually plain gold) given to the bride (and sometimes one is also given to the groom) at the wedding
Definition 5: a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) - [noun denoting artifact]
Definition 6: 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 - [noun denoting artifact]
Definition 7: a driving belt in machinery - [noun denoting artifact](band is a kind of ...) endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
(band is a kind of ...) endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
Definition 8: a stripe or stripes of contrasting color - [noun denoting attribute]Samples where band or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands
- the black and yellow banding of bees and wasps
Synonyms for band in the sense of this definition
(band is a kind of ...) 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" (... is a kind of band ) (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
(... is a kind of band ) a narrow band resulting from tension on the skin (as on abdominal skin after pregnancy)
Samples where band or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands
- the black and yellow banding of bees and wasps
Synonyms for band in the sense of this definition
(band is a kind of ...) 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"(... is a kind of band ) (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
(... is a kind of band ) a narrow band resulting from tension on the skin (as on abdominal skin after pregnancy)
Definition 9: a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure - [noun denoting body]
Definition 10: a range of frequencies between two limits - [noun denoting communication](band is a kind of ...) a variety of different things or activities
"he answered a range of questions" "he was impressed by the range and diversity of the collection" (... is a kind of band ) a band of adjacent radio frequencies (e.g., assigned for transmitting radio or television signals)
(band is a kind of ...) a variety of different things or activities
"he answered a range of questions" "he was impressed by the range and diversity of the collection"(... is a kind of band ) a band of adjacent radio frequencies (e.g., assigned for transmitting radio or television signals)
Definition 11: instrumentalists not including string players - [noun denoting group](band is a kind of ...) an organization of musicians who perform together
(... is a kind of band ) a band that marches (as in a parade) and plays music at the same time
(... is a kind of band ) a group of musicians playing only brass and percussion instruments
(... is a kind of band ) a group of musicians playing brass and woodwind and percussion instruments
(band is a part of ...) a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
(band is a kind of ...) an organization of musicians who perform together
(... is a kind of band ) a band that marches (as in a parade) and plays music at the same time
(... is a kind of band ) a group of musicians playing only brass and percussion instruments
(... is a kind of band ) a group of musicians playing brass and woodwind and percussion instruments
(band is a part of ...) a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
Definition 12: an unofficial association of people or groups - [noun denoting group]Samples where band or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the smart set goes there
- they were an angry lot
Synonyms for band in the sense of this definition
(band is a kind of ...) people sharing some social relation
(... is a kind of band ) a small group of car drivers who arrange to take turns driving while the others are passengers
(... is a kind of band ) an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
(... is a kind of band ) a band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion)
(... is a kind of band ) a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose
(... is a kind of band ) the exclusive social set of a city
(... is a kind of band ) a set of people sharing a devotion to horses and horseback riding and horse racing
(... is a kind of band ) a set of rich and fashionable people who travel widely for pleasure
(... is a kind of band ) 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"
Samples where band or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the smart set goes there
- they were an angry lot