nounπShareA strip of material used for strengthening or coupling."The movers used strong bands to secure the boxes on the dolly. "materialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long strip of material, color, etc, that is different from the surrounding area."The painter used colorful bands of blue and yellow paint to create a vibrant mural. "materialappearancecolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strip of decoration."The birthday cake had colorful frosting and edible chocolate bands around the sides. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which serves as the means of union or connection between persons; a tie."The bands of friendship that formed in kindergarten still connect them today. "grouporganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA linen collar or ruff worn in the 16th and 17th centuries."The portrait showed a somber gentleman wearing stiff, white bands at his neck. "appearancestylewearhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) Two strips of linen hanging from the neck in front as part of a clerical, legal, or academic dress."The judge adjusted his bands before addressing the court. "appearancewearstylereligionlaweducationcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA part of the electromagnetic spectrum."Different wireless devices, like phones and Wi-Fi routers, operate on different bands of the electromagnetic spectrum to avoid interference. "physicsenergyfrequencytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of energy levels in a solid state material."valence band;β conduction band"physicsmaterialenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bond."The bands of friendship she forged in kindergarten remained strong decades later. "groupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePledge; security."The lender required the company to post bands as a guarantee for the loan. "lawbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ring, such as a wedding ring (wedding band), or a ring put on a bird's leg to identify it."The researcher carefully placed small bands on the birds' legs to track their migration patterns. "itemwearfamilyanimalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny distinguishing line formed by chromatography, electrophoresis etc"After running the electrophoresis gel, we could clearly see the bands representing different DNA fragments. "sciencetechnicalchemistrybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShort for band cell."The doctor ordered a blood test to check for increased "bands," which could indicate a bacterial infection. "medicinebiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(hiphop, often in the plural) A wad of money totaling $1K, held together by a band; (by extension) money"He flashed a couple of bands at the car dealer, saying he was ready to make a deal. "culturemusicentertainmentvalueeconomyfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten with a band."She bands her ponytail with a rubber band every morning. "actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten an identifying band around the leg of (a bird)."The ornithologist bands the young robin's leg to track its migration. "birdanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of musicians who perform together as an ensemble, usually for a professional recording artist."Several talented bands played at the music festival, each hoping to be discovered by a famous singer. "musicgroupentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of orchestra originally playing janissary music."The historian explained that "bands," as a type of orchestra, originally played loud and percussive music inspired by Ottoman janissary traditions. "musicgroupentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA marching band."The school's bands practiced their routines on the football field after class. "musicentertainmentgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of people loosely united for a common purpose (a band of thieves)."A band of neighborhood kids organized a car wash to raise money for a local animal shelter. "grouporganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small group of people living in a simple society, contrasted with tribes, chiefdoms, and states."Early humans often lived in small bands, moving from place to place to find food. "groupsocietyculturehistoryorganizationarchaeologyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of aboriginals that has official recognition as an organized unit by the federal government of Canada."The government provides funding for education and healthcare to First Nations bands across Canada. "groupgovernmentnationpoliticscultureorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo group together for a common purpose; to confederate."The neighbors banded together to protest the new construction project. "grouporganizationpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo group (students) together by perceived ability; to stream."The school bands the students in math class based on their test scores. "educationorganizationtechnologyinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading