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band

Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: bandspast: bandedpp: bandeding: banding

The word evokes a sense of cohesion and binding, whether physical or social. When referring to people, it suggests a tight-knit, often informal or adventurous group, carrying a stronger sense of shared identity than a simple group or team. In a technical or material sense, it describes a restrictive or defining border. This duality allows the word to transition seamlessly from the tactile feeling of a rubber strap to the invisible boundaries of a radio frequency.

Countable when referring to a musical group or a physical strap. Uncountable when referring to a specific range of frequencies in physics.

Meanings

Noun
[something]

A group of musicians who play together.

"The rock band performed a sold-out show."

Noun
[something]

A thin strip of material used to bind or hold things together.

"She tied the letters with a rubber band."

Noun
[something]

A range of frequencies or wavelengths.

"The radio operates on a short-wave band."

Noun
[someone]

A small group of people with a common purpose.

"A band of rebels hid in the mountains."

Transitive Verb
[something][something]

To bind or tie something together with a strip of material.

"He banded the sticks together with twine."

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