band — meaning in English

English meaning

• band noun A group of musicians who perform together.
• bond noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
• cushion noun A soft fabric pad used for comfort when sitting or leaning.
• ligature noun A cord, thread, or wire used to tie something tightly, especially to close off a blood vessel in surgery.
• nexus noun A connection or link between things, people, or ideas.
• tape verb To fasten, seal, or attach something using adhesive tape.
• tome noun A large, heavy, or scholarly book, especially one volume in a series.
• tyre noun British spelling: the rubber ring fitted around a wheel that grips the road.

Senses

band is used for these senses in English:

• band A group of musicians who perform together as an ensemble; sometimes, such a group working for a professional recording artist.
• cushion (sports, billiards, snooker, pool) The lip around a table in cue sports which absorbs some of the impact of the billiard balls and bounces them back.
• ligature (countable) A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.
• nexus A form or state of connection.
• tape Magnetic or optical recording media in a roll; videotape or audio tape.
• tome One in a series of volumes.

band — full definition

1. noun A group of musicians who perform together.
2. noun A thin strip of material used to bind, wrap, or hold something together.
3. noun A range or category within a larger scale, such as income or frequency.
4. verb To join together for a shared purpose.

bond — full definition

1. noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
2. noun An emotional connection or tie between people.
3. noun A binding legal agreement, or a sum of money paid as a guarantee.
4. verb To form a close connection with someone, or to join two things firmly together.

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