banded
ˈbændɪd
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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.
lined streaked striped
2.
identificationTECH.marked with bands for identificationTECH.
  • The banded bird was part of a migration study.
marked striped tagged
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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.

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
palyadj.
striped or banded
having stripes or bands of different colors
wildlife
broad-banded armadillo native to South America

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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  1. French:à bandes, bagué, ...
  2. German:gebändert, beringt, ...
  3. Italian:a bande, ...
  4. Spanish:anillado, ...
  5. Portuguese:listrado, anilhado, ...
  6. Chinese:条纹的, 带标记的, ...
  7. Japanese:縞模様の, 帯を付けられた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخَطَّط, مُعَلَّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפוּסְפָס, מְטוּבָּע, ...
  10. Russian:полосатый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:смугастий, ...
  12. Hindi:धारीदार, पट्टियों वाला, ...
band
bænd
band: ring worn on the finger
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Definition of band - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
musicgroup of musicians playing together
  • The band played jazz tunes all night long.
combo ensemble group
2.
jewelryring worn on the finger
  • She admired her wedding band in the sunlight.
circlet hoop ring
3.
organizationgroup of people united for a purpose
  • A band of volunteers cleaned the park.
association group party

Verb

1.
fasteningtr.fasten something with a strip or looptr.
  • They band the boxes for shipping.
bind secure tie
2.
bird identificationtr.TECH.put an identifying ring on a bird's legtr.TECH.
  • Researchers band the birds for tracking.
ring tag
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Images of band

  • band: ring worn on the finger
    ring worn on the finger
  • band: strip of metal or strong material for strengthening
    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.

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.

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  1. French:groupe, attacher, ...
  2. German:Band, zusammenbinden, ...
  3. Italian:gruppo musicale, legare, ...
  4. Spanish:banda, fajar, ...
  5. Portuguese:banda, cintar, ...
  6. Chinese:音乐团体, 捆绑, ...
  7. Japanese:バンド, バンドで固定する, ...
  8. Arabic:فِرْقَة مُوسِيقِيَّة, رَبَطَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָקָה, לַחְגּוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:группа, обвязывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:музична група, закріплювати, ...
  12. Hindi:बैंड, पट्टी से बांधना, ...

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