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band
group of musicians: a jazz band; a gang: a band of thieves; a thin, flat strip of material for binding; a stripe used as decoration; a ring: a wedding band
Not to be confused with:
banned – prohibited; forbidden, barred; outlawed: Smoking is now banned in most restaurants.
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band 1
(bănd)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 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 1500s and 1600s.
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 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
(bănd)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.
[Early Modern English, from Middle French, troop identified by its standard, ultimately (probably via Old Provençal) from *banda, plural of Medieval Latin bandum, military standard, banner, of Germanic origin; see bhā-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]
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band
(bænd)n
1. a company of people having a common purpose; group: a band of outlaws.
2. (Music, other) a group of musicians playing either brass and percussion instruments only (brass band) or brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments (concert band or military band)
3. (Pop Music) a group of musicians who play popular music, jazz, etc, often for dancing
4. (Music, other) a group of instrumentalists generally; orchestra
5. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Canadian a formally recognized group of Canadian Indians on a reserve
6. (Anthropology & Ethnology) anthropol a division of a tribe; a family group or camp group
7. US and Canadian a flock or herd
vb
(usually foll by together) to unite; assemble
[C15: from French bande probably from Old Provençal banda of Germanic origin; compare Gothic bandwa sign, banner]
band
(bænd)n
1. a thin flat strip of some material, used esp to encircle objects and hold them together: a rubber band.
2. (Clothing & Fashion)
a. a strip of fabric or other material used as an ornament or distinguishing mark, or to reinforce clothing
b. (in combination): waistband; hairband; hatband.
3. (Clothing & Fashion) a stripe of contrasting colour or texture. See also chromosome band
4. (Mechanical Engineering) a driving belt in machinery
5. (Mathematics) a range of values that are close or related in number, degree, or quality
6. (Telecommunications)
a. physics a range of frequencies or wavelengths between two limits
b. radio such a range allocated to a particular broadcasting station or service
7. (Atomic Physics) short for energy band
8. (Computer Science) computing one or more tracks on a magnetic disk or drum
9. (Anatomy) anatomy any structure resembling a ribbon or cord that connects, encircles, or binds different parts
10. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) the cords to which the folded sheets of a book are sewn
11. (Mining & Quarrying) a thin layer or seam of ore
12. (Architecture) architect a strip of flat panelling, such as a fascia or plinth, usually attached to a wall
13. (Clothing & Fashion) a large white collar, sometimes edged with lace, worn in the 17th century
14. (Clothing & Fashion) either of a pair of hanging extensions of the collar, forming part of academic, legal, or (formerly) clerical dress
15. (Jewellery) a ring for the finger (esp in phrases such as wedding band, band of gold, etc)
vb (tr)
16. to fasten or mark with a band
17. (Environmental Science) US and Canadian to ring (a bird). See ring122
[C15: from Old French bende, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German binda fillet; see band3]
band
(bænd)[C13: from Old Norse band; related to Old High German bant fetter; see bend1, bond]
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band1
(bænd)n.
1. a company of persons, animals, or things acting or functioning together; aggregation: a band of protesters.
2.
a. an orchestra composed chiefly of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.
b. a musical group of a specialized type: rock band.
3. a relatively small group of nomadic people who camp together and subsist by foraging.
v.t. 4. to unite in a troop, company, or confederacy.
v.i. 5. to unite; confederate (often fol. by together).
[1480–90; < Middle French bande < Italian banda < Germanic; compare Gothic bandwa standard, sign]
band2
(bænd)n.
1. a thin, flat strip of some material, as for binding or trimming.
2. a fillet, belt, or strap: a band for the hair.
3. a stripe, as of color.
4. a plain or simply styled ring.
5. a segment of a phonograph record on which sound has been recorded.
6. Also called wave band. a specific range of frequencies, esp. a set of radio frequencies, as HF, VHF, and UHF.
v.t. 7. to mark or furnish with a band.
[1480–90; < Middle French; Old French bende < Germanic]
band′er, n.
band3
(bænd)n. Archaic.
1. Usu., bands. articles for binding the person or the limbs; shackles; fetters.
2. an obligation; bond: the nuptial bands.
[1100–50; late Old English < Old Norse band, c. Old Frisian, Old Saxon band, Old High German bant]
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band
(bănd) A specific range of electromagnetic wavelengths or frequencies, as those used in radio broadcasting.
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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.
Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
band
– tape1. 'band'
A band is a narrow strip of material such as cloth or metal which is joined at the ends so that it can be fitted tightly round something.
...a panama hat with a red band.
A man with a black band around his arm stood alone.
Her hair was in a pony tail secured with a rubber band.
2. 'tape'
You do not refer to the magnetic strips on which sounds are recorded as 'bands'. You call them tapes.
Do you want to put on a tape?
His manager persuaded him to make a tape of the song.
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band
Past participle: banded
Gerund: banding
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| 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 playerssection - 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 structuretissue - 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 decorationloop - 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 togetherbrake 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 |
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band
1noun
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 People living in a foreign city band together for company.
band
2noun
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band 1
nounverb
band 2
noun1. A number of individuals making up or considered a unit:
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Translations
رِبَاطرِباط، حِزامشَريط، طَوْقعِصابَه، عُصْبَه، زُمْرَهفِرْقَة موسِيقِيَّة
групирам
páskakapelaskupinaspojitpás
bandbåndbandebortgruppe
bando
nauhabändiheimojoukkiojoukko
bendgrupavrpca
band; ræma, borîihljómsveithópur, flokkurlíning, borîimynda hóp
バンド帯状のひも
그룹단체대역폭띠밴드
apvienotiesbandafrekvenču joslagrupajosla
formaţie
kapelazjednotiť sa
obrobekobročorkesterskupinatrak
bandbinda
วงดนตรีสายคาด
ban nhạcdải băng
band
1 [bænd]A. N
1. (= strip of material) → faja f, tira f; (= ribbon) → cinta f; (= edging) → franja f; [of cigar] → vitola f, faja f; [of wheel] → fleje m; (= ring) → anillo m, sortija f (LAm); (= armband) → brazalete m; (= hatband) → cintillo m; [of harness] → correa f; (= stripe) → raya f; [of territory] → faja f
see also rubber 1 B
see also rubber 1 B
2. (Rad) (= waveband) → banda f
3. [of statistics, tax etc] → banda f
band
2 [bænd] NCollins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
band
[ˈbænd] n (= group) [followers, supporters, helpers, rebels, volunteers] → bande f
(group of musicians) (= pop group, rock band) → groupe m; (at a dance) → orchestre m; (military) → fanfare f
a four-piece band → un groupe de quatre musiciens
a rock band → un groupe de rock
a jazz band → un groupe de jazz band practice
a four-piece band → un groupe de quatre musiciens
a rock band → un groupe de rock
a jazz band → un groupe de jazz band practice
(= loop) [metal, material] → bande f
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
band
:band leader
n → Bandleader(in) m(f)
bandmaster
n → Kapellmeister m
band
:bandstand
n → Musikpavillon m → or -podium nt
bandwagon
n (US) → Musikwagen m, → (Fest)wagen der Musikkapelle; to jump or climb on the band (also Brit: fig inf) → sich dranhängen, auf den fahrenden Zug aufspringen
bandwidth
n (Rad, Comput) → Bandbreite f
band
1n
(of cloth, iron) → Band nt; (on barrel) → Fassband nt, → Reifen m; (over book jacket) → (Einband)streifen m; (of leather) → Band nt, → Riemen m; (= waistband) → Bund m; (on cigar) → Banderole f, → Bauchbinde f; (= ring: on bird; US: = wedding band) → Ring m; (on machine) → Riemen m
(= stripe) → Streifen m
bands pl (Eccl, Univ: = collar) → Beffchen pl
vt bird → beringen
band
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band
1 [bænd] n (gen) → banda, striscia; (of hat, cigar) → nastroband
2 [bænd] nb. (group of people) → banda
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
band1
(bӕnd) noun1. a strip of material to put round something. a rubber band.
2. a stripe of a colour etc. a skirt with a band of red in it.
3. in radio etc, a group of frequencies or wavelengths. the medium waveband.
band2
(bӕnd) noun1. a number of persons forming a group. a band of robbers.
2. a body of musicians. a brass band; a dance band.
verb to unite or gather together for a purpose. They banded together to oppose the building of the garage.
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band
→ رِبَاط, فِرْقَة موسِيقِيَّة páska, skupina band, bånd Band ιμάντας, συγκρότημα banda, conjunto bändi, nauha bande, groupe grupa, vrpca fascia, gruppo バンド, 帯状のひも 띠, 음악단 band, lint band, bånd wstążka, zespół banda, faixa лента, музыкальная группа band วงดนตรี, สายคาด orkestra, şerit ban nhạc, dải băng 带子, 重唱团Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
band
n cinta, banda; (orthodontics) banda; adjustable gastric — banda gástrica ajustableEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.