Definition of "band"
- noun
A strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together.
A strip along the spine of a book where the pages are attached.
A part of radio spectrum.
A group of energy levels in a solid state material. Valence band, conduction band.
A group of musicians, especially (a) wind and percussion players, or (b) rock musicians.
A type of orchestra originally playing janissary music; i.e. marching band.
A group of people loosely united for a common purpose (a band of thieves).
A small group of people living in a simple society.
A group of aboriginals that has official recognition as an organized unit by the federal government of Canada.
- verb
To fasten together with a band.
To fasten an identifying band around (a bird's) leg.
To group together for a common purpose.
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