Band

Quick meaning: Band is a noun meaning A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.

Meaning

A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.

More Meanings

1. A long strip of material, color, etc, that is different from the surrounding area.
2. (architecture) A strip of decoration.
3. That which serves as the means of union or connection between persons; a tie.
4. A linen collar or ruff worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.
5. (in the plural) Two strips of linen hanging from the neck in front as part of a clerical, legal, or academic dress.
6. (physics) A part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
7. (physics) A group of energy levels in a solid state material.

Example Sentences

sandstone with bands of shale

valence band; conduction band

He sent to her his basenet as a faithfull band.

She my trap queen, let her hit the bando / We be countin' up, watch how far them bands go

Word Forms

• bands
• banding
• banded

Synonyms for band

Depending on context, synonyms include set, ring, circle, stria, stripe, lot.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ring, stripe, stria, set, striation, lot.

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