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Band

Band

/ˈbænd/

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band

Dictionary meaning

A thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs, especially to decorate the body.

Examples

  • I wore a band around my waste, which was in fashion at the time.
  • Chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands.

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