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The correct spelling is bands.

How to pronounce bands

/bændz/
noun

IPA: /bændz/

Say it like: Ban-ds

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

Usage Examples

valence band;  conduction band

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.

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