noun / verb
band
A narrow strip extending across or around something.
A narrow band of silver circles her wrist above the hand.
Etymology
Old French bande named a strip or band. The English word preserves that narrow shape, whether it binds an object, encircles it, or simply forms a contrasting strip across it.
More examples
- The station broadcasts within a narrow frequency band.
- Researchers banded the birds before releasing them.
- Different salary bands apply to each level of responsibility.
Forms
band · bands · banded · banding