verbπShareTo fasten with a band."The gardener is banding the young tree to a stake to support it as it grows. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten an identifying band around the leg of (a bird)."The ornithologist is banding the baby eagles to track their migration patterns. "birdanimalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo group together for a common purpose; to confederate.""The students are banding together to organize a school cleanup day." "grouporganizationbusinesspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo group (students) together by perceived ability; to stream."The school is banding students into different math classes based on their test scores. "educationgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pattern of band-like markings."You can recognize this species of bird by the banding on the wing."markappearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA technique used in the study of wild birds, by attaching a small, individually numbered, metal or plastic tag to their legs or wings."Scientists use banding to track the migration patterns of robins each spring. "biologybirdanimalsciencenatureenvironmentecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA division into bands or brackets."property tax banding"structureorganizationsystemgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe formation of a band or brigade."The banding of students into smaller study groups helped them focus on specific topics. "grouporganizationmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading