01 n. A fillet, strap, or any narrow ligament with which a thing is encircled, or fastened, or by which a number of things are tied, bound togeth…
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A fillet, strap, or any narrow ligament with which a thing is encircled, or fastened, or by which a number of things are tied, bound together, or confined; a fetter.“Every one's bands were loosed.” — Acts xvi. 26.
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A continuous tablet, stripe, or series of ornaments, as of carved foliage, of color, or of brickwork, etc.(Arch.)
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That which serves as the means of union or connection between persons; a tie.
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A linen collar or ruff worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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Two strips of linen hanging from the neck in front as part of a clerical, legal, or academic dress.
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A narrow strip of cloth or other material on any article of dress, to bind, strengthen, ornament, or complete it.
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A company of persons united in any common design, especially a body of armed men.“Troops of horsemen with his bands of foot.” — Shak.
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A number of musicians who play together upon portable musical instruments, especially those making a loud sound, as certain wind instruments (trumpets, clarinets, etc.), and drums, or cymbals; as, a high school's marching band.
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A space between elevated lines or ribs, as of the fruits of umbelliferous plants.(Bot.)
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A stripe, streak, or other mark transverse to the axis of the body.(Zool.)
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A belt or strap.(Mech.)
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A bond.[Obs.]
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Pledge; security.[Obs.]
Phrases & compounds
Band saw —
a saw in the form of an endless steel belt, with teeth on one edge, running over wheels.
big band —
a band that is the size of an orchestra, usually playing mostly jazz or swing music. The big band typically features both ensemble and solo playing, sometimes has a lead singer, and is often located in a night club where the patrons may dance to its music. The big bands were popular from the late 1920's to the 1940's. Contrasted with combo, which has fewer players.