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band

The correct spelling is band.

How to pronounce band

/bænd/
noun

IPA: /bænd/

Say it like: Ban-d

The correct spelling is band. A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling. For example: "valence band;  conduction band"

Usage Examples

valence band;  conduction band

Just to make the cheese more binding

I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.
  2. 2.A long strip of material, color, etc, that is different from the surrounding area.
  3. 3.A strip of decoration.
  4. 4.That which serves as the means of union or connection between persons; a tie.
  5. 5.A linen collar or ruff worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.

verb

  1. 1.To fasten with a band.
  2. 2.To fasten an identifying band around the leg of (a bird).
  3. 3.To group together for a common purpose; to confederate.
  4. 4.To group (students) together by perceived ability; to stream.
  5. 5.To tie; to confine by any ligature.

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