bandana

/bænˈdæn.ə/

Meanings

noun

A large kerchief, usually colourful and used either as headgear or as a handkerchief, neckerchief, bikini, or sweatband.

Examples :

"She tied a red bandana around her head to keep the sweat out of her eyes while gardening. "

noun

A style of calico printing, in which white or bright spots are produced upon cloth previously dyed a uniform red or dark colour, by discharging portions of the color by chemical means, while the rest of the cloth is under pressure.

Examples :

"The textile historian carefully examined the intricate white patterns on the antique bandana, marveling at the skill required to discharge the red dye in such a precise way. "

style material process wear color

Related Words

neckerchief noun

/ˈnɛkərˌtʃif/ /ˈnɛkərˌtʃiːf/

A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.

"The Boy Scout wore a red neckerchief, the ends clasped with a sliding knot ornament."

marveling verb

/ˈmɑːrvəlɪŋ/ /ˈmɑːrvlɪŋ/

To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.

"The children were marveling at the magician's disappearing act. "

colourful adjective

/ˈkʌlərfəl/ /ˈkʌləfʊl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The children drew a colourful picture of their family. "

gardening verb

/ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/ /ˈɡɑːrdnɪŋ/

To grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden.

"My grandmother enjoys gardening in her backyard. "

discharging verb

/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋɡ/

To accomplish or complete, as an obligation.

"The student was discharging her responsibility to finish the project on time. "

historian noun

/hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/

A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.

"The historian wrote a book about her family's history. "

handkerchief noun

/ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkɚtʃɪf/

A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.

"During the presentation, Sarah discreetly used her handkerchief to wipe away a tear. "

discharge noun

/ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/

Pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology.

"The doctor examined the infected cut and noticed a thick discharge. "

sweatband noun

/ˈswɛtˌbænd/ /ˈswɛdˌbænd/

A band of fabric, inside the crown of a hat, designed to absorb perspiration.

"After his tennis match, Mark took off his hat and wrung out the sweatband, which was soaked with perspiration. "

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

intricate adjective

/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "