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Definition of banded - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
appearanceTECH. having bands of contrasting color or textureTECH.
- The banded snake slithered through the grass.
2.
identificationTECH. marked with bands for identificationTECH.
- The banded bird was part of a migration study.
Expressions with banded
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small carnivorous mammal with dark bands, native to central and eastern Africa
The banded mongoose lives in groups across eastern Africa.
showing intersecting bands as a pattern or decoration
The cross-banded fabric looked elegant on the sofa.
secured or fastened with a rubber band
The documents were rubber-banded together for easy transport.
having yellow bands or stripes
The yellow-banded snake slithered through the grass.
having one or more red stripes or bands
The red-banded snake is easy to recognize.
the numbat, a small marsupial with banded fur
The banded anteater is native to Western Australia.
a nomadic Australian wading bird with webbed feet and a reddish chest band
A banded stilt circled the salt lake after heavy rains.
Origin of banded
Middle English, band (strip) + -ed (suffix)
Terms with banded included in their meaning
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stone
banded variety of chalcedony used in jewelry
geology
banded appearance in rocks with different minerals
geology
small decorative stone made from or resembling banded quartz
insect
damselfly with banded wings
landmark
cave in Derbyshire known for deposits of banded purple fluorite
plant stems
abnormally fused or joined, often forming a banded shape
striped or banded
having stripes or bands of different colors
wildlife
broad-banded armadillo native to South America
numbat
the numbat, a small marsupial with banded fur
Examples of banded in a sentence
Banded rocks lined the riverbed. The banded penguin was easy to track. Researchers monitored the banded seals closely.
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- French:à bandes, bagué, ...
- German:gebändert, beringt, ...
- Italian:a bande, ...
- Spanish:anillado, ...
- Portuguese:listrado, anilhado, ...
- Chinese:条纹的, 带标记的, ...
- Japanese:縞模様の, 帯を付けられた, ...
- Arabic:مُخَطَّط, مُعَلَّم, ...
- Hebrew:מְפוּסְפָס, מְטוּבָּע, ...
- Russian:полосатый, ...
- Ukrainian:смугастий, ...
- Hindi:धारीदार, पट्टियों वाला, ...
Definition of band - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
musicgroup of musicians playing together
- The band played jazz tunes all night long.
2.
jewelryring worn on the finger
- She admired her wedding band in the sunlight.
3.
organizationgroup of people united for a purpose
- A band of volunteers cleaned the park.
4.
clothesstrip of contrasting color or texture
- The flag has a red band across the middle.
5.
communicationTECH. range of frequencies used in broadcastingTECH.
- The radio station switched to a new band.
6.
constructionTECH. strip of metal or strong material for strengtheningTECH.
- The barrel was held together by a metal band.
7.
mathTECH. range of values within a systemTECH.
- The tax rate falls within a higher band.
8.
indigenousDated UK group of aboriginals recognized by the governmentDated UK
- The band held a meeting to discuss their rights.
Verb
1.
fasteningtr. fasten something with a strip or looptr.
- They band the boxes for shipping.
2.
bird identificationtr. TECH. put an identifying ring on a bird's legtr. TECH.
- Researchers band the birds for tracking.
3.
educationtr. TECH. UK group students by perceived abilitytr. TECH. UK
- The school bands students for math classes.
4.
collaborationintr. unite or assemble for a shared goalintr.
- The activists band to support the cause.
Images of band

ring worn on the finger 
strip of metal or strong material for strengthening
Expressions with band
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unite or join forces for a common purpose
The community banded together to rebuild the park.
musician playing multiple instruments simultaneously
The one-man band amazed the crowd with his talent.
woman managing multiple tasks alone
In her job, she's a one-woman band.
ring made of gold
She wore a simple band of gold on her finger.
start playing music
As soon as the guests arrived, the band struck up the band.
group of musicians playing popular dance music
The dance band played lively tunes at the wedding reception.
narrow band of rubber for binding things
He wrapped an elastic band around the rolled-up poster.
pop group of young women performers
The girl band released a new album this week.
elastic loop used to hold hair
She tied her ponytail with a hair band.
metal strip or ring made of iron
The iron band was used to reinforce the wooden barrel.
group playing jazz music
The jazz band performed at the festival.
group of musicians performing music while marching
The marching band led the parade with lively tunes.
group of musicians in the military
The military band played at the parade.
group of musicians playing rock music
The rock band performed at the festival.
flexible circle of rubber for bundling
The documents were secured with a rubber band.
musical group of students from a school
The school band performed at the football game.
ring or bracelet made of silver
She wore a simple silver band on her wrist.
group of musicians primarily using stringed instruments
The string band performed a lively tune at the festival.
ring worn to signify marriage
She admired her wedding band, a symbol of their commitment.
group of musicians supporting a lead artist
The singer performed with a talented backing band.
group of people who steal
The band of thieves was caught by the police.
large jazz orchestra featuring brass and rhythm sections
The big band played swing classics at the concert.
pop group of young men who sing and often dance
The boy band performed their new song on stage.
band with brass and percussion instruments
We enjoyed the lively tunes of the brass band.
Origin of band
Old Norse, band (a strip) + Old English, band (a bond)
Examples of band in a sentence
She joined a band that plays at local events. The band on his finger was a family heirloom. She lost her favorite band at the beach. A band of activists marched through the city. The band of friends supported each other. Her jacket has a velvet band around each cuff.
The hat's blue band matches her scarf. The device operates on a different band than the previous model. We need to find an open band for the new communication system. A band was used to secure the wooden frame. The structure was reinforced with a steel band. Applicants in this income band pay less tax. The reading stayed within the normal band. The band received funding for cultural preservation. A new school was built for the band. They band the newspapers for delivery. The workers band the logs before transport. They band the sparrows every spring. Volunteers band the eagles to monitor their migration. Teachers band students to tailor educational approaches. Schools often band students to enhance learning outcomes. The community band to clean up the park. They band to protest against the new policy.
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- French:groupe, attacher, ...
- German:Band, zusammenbinden, ...
- Italian:gruppo musicale, legare, ...
- Spanish:banda, fajar, ...
- Portuguese:banda, cintar, ...
- Chinese:音乐团体, 捆绑, ...
- Japanese:バンド, バンドで固定する, ...
- Arabic:فِرْقَة مُوسِيقِيَّة, رَبَطَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָקָה, לַחְגּוֹר, ...
- Russian:группа, обвязывать, ...
- Ukrainian:музична група, закріплювати, ...
- Hindi:बैंड, पट्टी से बांधना, ...

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