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8 Definitions of: band
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- noun, a company of people having a common purpose; group
- noun, a group of musicians playing either brass and percussion instruments only (brass band) or brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments (concert band or military band)
- noun, a group of musicians who play popular music, jazz, etc, often for dancing
- noun, a group of instrumentalists generally; orchestra
- noun, a formally recognized group of Canadian Indians on a reserve
- noun, anthropol a division of a tribe; a family group or camp group
- noun, a flock or herd
- verb, to unite; assemble
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- noun, a thin flat strip of some material, used esp to encircle objects and hold them together
- noun, a) a strip of fabric or other material used as an ornament or distinguishing mark, or to reinforce clothing b) (in combination)
- noun, a stripe of contrasting colour or texture
- noun, a driving belt in machinery
- noun, a range of values that are close or related in number, degree, or quality
- noun, a) physics a range of frequencies or wavelengths between two limits b) radio such a range allocated to a particular broadcasting station or service
- noun, short for energy band
- noun, computing one or more tracks on a magnetic disk or drum
- noun, anatomy any structure resembling a ribbon or cord that connects, encircles, or binds different parts
- noun, the cords to which the folded sheets of a book are sewn
- noun, a thin layer or seam of ore
- noun, architect a strip of flat panelling, such as a fascia or plinth, usually attached to a wall
- noun, a large white collar, sometimes edged with lace, worn in the 17th century
- noun, either of a pair of hanging extensions of the collar, forming part of academic, legal, or (formerly) clerical dress
- noun, a ring for the finger (esp in phrases such as wedding band, band of gold, etc)
- verb, to fasten or mark with a band
- verb, to ring (a bird). See ring
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- noun, an archaic word for bond
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| Synonyms: | collaborate, set, team, camp, consolidate, ensemble, group, orchestra, combo, gang | And more... |
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