Collins English-English Dictionary

band [bænd]

1. 1. n a company of people having a common purpose; group

   a band of outlaws

2. 2. n a group of musicians playing either brass and percussion instruments only (brass band) or brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments (concert band or military band)

3. 3. n a group of musicians who play popular music, jazz, etc, often for dancing

4. 4. n a group of instrumentalists generally; orchestra

5. 5. n [Canadian] a formally recognized group of Canadian Indians on a reserve

6. 6. n [anthropol] a division of a tribe; a family group or camp group

7. 7. n [US and Canadian] a flock or herd

8. 8. vb [usually foll by together] to unite; assemble

9. 9. vb [Etymology] C15: from French bande probably from Old Provençal banda of Germanic origin; compare Gothic bandwa sign, banner

band [bænd]

1. 1. n a thin flat strip of some material, used esp to encircle objects and hold them together

   a rubber band

2. 2. n a strip of fabric or other material used as an ornament or distinguishing mark, or to reinforce clothing

3. 3. n (in combination)

   waistband

   hairband

   hatband

4. 4. n a stripe of contrasting colour or texture - See also chromosome band

5. 5. n a driving belt in machinery

6. 6. n a range of values that are close or related in number, degree, or quality

7. 7. n [physics] a range of frequencies or wavelengths between two limits

8. 8. n [radio] such a range allocated to a particular broadcasting station or service

9. 9. n short for energy band

10. 10. n [computing] one or more tracks on a magnetic disk or drum

11. 11. n [anatomy] any structure resembling a ribbon or cord that connects, encircles, or binds different parts

12. 12. n the cords to which the folded sheets of a book are sewn

13. 13. n a thin layer or seam of ore

14. 14. n [architect] a strip of flat panelling, such as a fascia or plinth, usually attached to a wall

15. 15. n a large white collar, sometimes edged with lace, worn in the 17th century

16. 16. n either of a pair of hanging extensions of the collar, forming part of academic, legal, or (formerly) clerical dress

17. 17. n a ring for the finger (esp in phrases such as wedding band, band of gold, etc)

18. 18. vt. [tr] to fasten or mark with a band

19. 19. vt. [US and Canadian] to ring (a bird) - See ring

20. 20. vt. [Etymology] C15: from Old French bende, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German binda fillet; see band³

band [bænd]

1. 1. n an archaic word for bond

2. 2. n [Etymology] C13: from Old Norse band; related to Old High German bant fetter; see bend¹, bond