bander

noun

band·​er

ˈban-dər

plural -s

: one that bands: such as

a

: a sewing-machine operator who attaches neckbands, waistbands, and trimming bands to garments

b

: a worker who wraps labels around items (such as shoelaces or cigars) or who bands together a specified number of articles (such as envelopes, hose, or knitted garments)

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