noun Download 🔗Share A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling. Examples : "The carpenter used a strong metal band to hold the broken wooden beam together. " material part essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share (in the plural) Two strips of linen hanging from the neck in front as part of a clerical, legal, or academic dress. Examples : "The lawyer wore bands of linen around his neck at the court hearing. " appearance wear religion style essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Examples : "The radio waves are a band of the electromagnetic spectrum. " physics energy frequency technology electronics signal essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share (hiphop, often in the plural) A wad of money totaling $1K, held together by a band; (by extension) money Examples : "He showed off the band of cash he'd won at the raffle. " amount business finance economy entertainment culture essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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