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Definition of “band

1band1 (bændPronunciation for band1

Definitions

noun

  1. a company of people having a common purpose; group  ⇒ a band of outlaws 
  2. 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. a group of musicians who play popular music, jazz, etc, often for dancing
  4. a group of instrumentalists generally; orchestra
  5. Canadian a formally recognized group of Canadian Indians on a reserve
  6. anthropology a division of a tribe; a family group or camp group
  7. US Canadian a flock or herd

verb

  1. (usually foll by together) to unite; assemble

Word Origin

C15: from French bande  probably from Old Provençal banda  of Germanic origin; compare Gothic bandwa sign, banner

2band2 (bændPronunciation for band2

Definitions

noun

  1. a thin flat strip of some material, used esp to encircle objects and hold them together  ⇒ a rubber band 
    1. a strip of fabric or other material used as an ornament or distinguishing mark, or to reinforce clothing
    2. ((in combination)  ⇒ waistband hairband hatband 
  2. a stripe of contrasting colour or texture See also chromosome band
  3. a driving belt in machinery
  4. a range of values that are close or related in number, degree, or quality
    1. physics a range of frequencies or wavelengths between two limits
    2. radio such a range allocated to a particular broadcasting station or service
  5. short for energy band
  6. computing one or more tracks on a magnetic disk or drum
  7. anatomy any structure resembling a ribbon or cord that connects, encircles, or binds different parts
  8. the cords to which the folded sheets of a book are sewn
  9. a thin layer or seam of ore
  10. architecture a strip of flat panelling, such as a fascia or plinth, usually attached to a wall
  11. a large white collar, sometimes edged with lace, worn in the 17th century
  12. either of a pair of hanging extensions of the collar, forming part of academic, legal, or (formerly) clerical dress
  13. a ring for the finger (esp in phrases such as wedding band, band of gold, etc)

verb (tr)

  1. to fasten or mark with a band
  2. US Canadian to ring (a bird) See ring1 (sense 22)

Word Origin

C15: from Old French bende , of Germanic origin; compare Old High German binda fillet; see band³

3band3 (bændPronunciation for band3

Definitions

noun

  1. an archaic word for bond (sense 1) , bond (sense 3) , bond (sense 4)

Word Origin

C13: from Old Norse band ; related to Old High German bant fetter; see bendC13: from Old Norse ; related to Old High German fetter; see 1, , bond

Translations

  • British English: band Pronunciation for band A band is a group of people who play music together.He plays the guitar in a band.bænd NOUN He plays the guitar in a band.
  • Spanish: banda Pronunciation for banda nf
  • French: groupe Pronunciation for groupe nm
  • German: Band Pronunciation for Band nf
  • Chinese: 重唱团Pronunciation for 重唱团 n
  • Arabic: فِرْقَة موسِيقِيَّةPronunciation for فِرْقَة موسِيقِيَّة n
  • Portuguese: bandaPronunciation for banda nf
  • Russian: музыкальная группаPronunciation for музыкальная группа nf
  • Croatian: grupaPronunciation for grupa nf
  • Czech: hudební skupinaPronunciation for hudební skupina nf
  • Danish: bandPronunciation for band nnt
  • Dutch: bandPronunciation for band nm
  • Finnish: bändiPronunciation for bändi n
  • Greek: συγκρότημαPronunciation for συγκρότημα nnt
  • Italian: gruppoPronunciation for gruppo nm
  • Japanese: バンドPronunciation for バンド n
  • Korean: 음악단Pronunciation for 음악단 n
  • Norwegian: bandPronunciation for band nnt
  • Polish: zespółPronunciation for zespół nm
  • Brazilian Portuguese: bandaPronunciation for banda nf
  • European Spanish: banda Pronunciation for banda nf
  • Swedish: bandPronunciation for band nnt
  • Thai: วงดนตรีPronunciation for วงดนตรี n
  • Turkish: orkestraPronunciation for orkestra n
  • Vietnamese: ban nhạcPronunciation for ban nhạc n

  • British English: band Pronunciation for band A band is a narrow strip of material that you put around something.She wore a band round her hair.bænd NOUN She wore a band round her hair.
  • Spanish: banda Pronunciation for banda nf
  • French: bande Pronunciation for bande nf
  • German: Band Pronunciation for Band nnt
  • Chinese: 带子Pronunciation for 带子 n
  • Arabic: رِبَاطPronunciation for رِبَاط n
  • Portuguese: faixaPronunciation for faixa nf
  • Russian: лентаPronunciation for лента nf
  • Croatian: vrpcaPronunciation for vrpca nf
  • Czech: páskaPronunciation for páska nf
  • Danish: båndPronunciation for bånd nnt
  • Dutch: lintPronunciation for lint nnt
  • Finnish: nauhaPronunciation for nauha n
  • Greek: ιμάνταςPronunciation for ιμάντας nm
  • Italian: fasciaPronunciation for fascia nf
  • Japanese: 帯状のひもPronunciation for 帯状のひも n
  • Korean: Pronunciation for 띠 n
  • Norwegian: båndPronunciation for bånd nnt
  • Polish: wstążkaPronunciation for wstążka nf
  • Brazilian Portuguese: faixaPronunciation for faixa nf
  • European Spanish: banda Pronunciation for banda nf
  • Swedish: bandPronunciation for band nnt
  • Thai: สายคาดPronunciation for สายคาด n
  • Turkish: şeritPronunciation for şerit n
  • Vietnamese: dải băngPronunciation for dải băng n

Usage examples

  • Then I spotted Art just inside the room, talking to one of the band.
    Kate Cann, GO! (2001)
  • We are in blue sky, but keeping pace with us to the south-west is a band of clouds signifying an approaching cold front.
    Yachting Boating World (2005)
  • A roving band of 400 demonstrators started an "anti-car" demonstration at the GPO on O'Connell Street in Dublin.
    Irish Times (2002)
  • Healy deals with their attentions with the good grace his friends say he has retained, even as the band 's profile rises.
    Glasgow Herald (2001)
  • As the pipe band played the Lord Mayor's car slowly made its way through the crowd.
    Rob Mundle, FATAL STORM (2001)

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