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1 a circular strip

a band of cloth tied around his wrist

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wreath

2 something that physically prevents free movement

numerous bands of plastic held the toy securely in the box

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3 a line or long narrow section differing in color from the background

skunks have a band of white down their backs

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band

noun (2)

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1 a usually large group of musicians playing together

that band is looking for a new singer

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company,
troupe

2 a group of people working together on a task

a band of volunteer searchers found the lost child

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3 a usually small number of persons considered as a unit

a band of explorers

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battalion,
squadron

Phrases Synonymous with band

the whole kit and caboodle

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individual,
single

4 a number of things considered as a unit

a band of songbirds

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the whole kit and caboodle

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band

verb

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1 to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt

banded the waist of the dress with a matching belt

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begird,
belt,
engird
[archaic],
engirdle,
enwind,
gird,
girdle,
girt,
girth,
wrap

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tie up,
truss

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ungird,
unwrap

2 to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord

banded the newspapers together for delivery

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gird,
girt

coil,
wind

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unleash,
untether

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unbind,
untie

3 to make stripes on

banded the sleeves of the robe with strips of contrasting material

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blaze

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