band
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7.4
- noun
- /bænd/
- Specialized
:
banda
- Muscles are often connected by a band of tissue that provides support and stability.
He was squeezing this muscle right here in the shoulder like that band.
- He was squeezing this muscle right here in the shoulder like that band.
- I have an issue with my IT band so she did cupping all down my a tea band too.
Examples
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The surgeon used a strong band to connect the damaged tissues during the operation.
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In anatomy, a band plays a crucial role in holding organs in place.
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George, get the emergency band.
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Jimmy, take his belly band off.
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And what was left was a single normal albumin band in the centre.
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Just to be safe, I want us to strap ourselves in with these orthodonture bands.
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The HRM consists of two components: a chest band with a sensor-transmitter and a wrist monitor.
Academic text (1995) -
Most calves are raised within bands of mothers accompanied by their youngest calves.
Academic text (1992) -
Paula folded a printed scarf into a neat band and tied it beneath my bangs.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
1
8.8
A narrow band of tissue that connects two larger parts of an organ
Idioms
Compounds
30
3.1
A group of musicians who walk together and play instruments in parades or at sports events
16
3.0
A large group of musicians that plays jazz or dance music with instruments like trumpets and saxophones
- Specialized
2
3.7
A machine with a long thin metal band with teeth that cuts wood or other materials
2
4.4
A person who does many different jobs alone, for example handling tasks or playing several instruments
1
3.5
A large group of musicians who play instruments like flutes, trumpets, and drums in concerts
- Specialized
1
8.1
A dark area in light after it passes through a material that absorbs some colors
- Specialized
A strong flexible strip tightened around a drum or shaft to slow its turning
A wild pigeon from western North America with a broad dark band on its tail
A black band worn on the arm, hat, or uniform to show you are sad for someone who died
A strip of material worn around the wrist for decoration, identification, or to absorb sweat
- Specialized
A band worn on the wrist that has sensors and wireless technology for health tracking, payments, or access
How Narrow
Surface Forms
Etymology
Band in anatomy means a cord-like strip of tissue and comes from an old word meaning 'to bind', so a bodily band is a piece that connects or holds parts together.