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a flat, thin piece of material used to fasten things or to strengthen something

something which encircles

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Cases of word usage

1) a band worn round the arm as jewellery (bangle)

2) a band of cloth, leather etc worn round the waist (belt)

3) a band or chain of metal etc worn on the wrist or arm as an ornament (bracelet)

4) an ornamental band or strip along (usually the top of) a wall (frieze)

5) an (elastic) band worn round the leg to keep a sock or stocking in place (garter)

6) a circular band of wood or metal as put around a barrel etc; a large ring with paper stretched over it through which circus rides and animals jump (hoop)

7) a band of strong tissues that holds two or more bones together (ligament)

8) (a band or bundle of) elastic substance in the body that can be tightened or loosened to produce movement; power (muscle)

9) a circular band of metal worn round a finger; a circular shape; a clear musical sound (as if) of a bell (ring)

10) a band of different feathers round a bird's neck, or of hair round an animal's neck (ruff)

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