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Webster 1913 Edition
Band
Band
(bănd)
, Noun.
1.
A fillet, strap, or any narrow ligament with which a thing is encircled, or fastened, or by which a number of things are tied, bound together, or confined; a fetter.
Every one’s
bands
were loosed. Acts xvi. 26.
2.
(Arch.)
(a)
A continuous tablet, stripe, or series of ornaments, as of carved foliage, of color, or of brickwork, etc.
(b)
In Gothic architecture, the molding, or suite of moldings, which encircles the pillars and small shafts.
3.
That which serves as the means of union or connection between persons; a tie.
“To join in Hymen's bands.” Shak.
4.
A linen collar or ruff worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.
5.
pl.
Two strips of linen hanging from the neck in front as part of a clerical, legal, or academic dress.
6.
A narrow strip of cloth or other material on any article of dress, to bind, strengthen, ornament, or complete it.
“Band and gusset and seam.” Hood.
7.
A company of persons united in any common design, especially a body of armed men.
Troops of horsemen with his
bands
of foot. Shakespeare
8.
A number of musicians who play together upon portable musical instruments, especially those making a loud sound, as certain wind instruments (trumpets, clarinets, etc.), and drums, or cymbals;
as, a high school's marching
. band
9.
(Bot.)
A space between elevated lines or ribs, as of the fruits of umbelliferous plants.
10.
(Zool.)
A stripe, streak, or other mark transverse to the axis of the body.
11.
(Mech.)
A belt or strap.
12.
A bond.
[Obs.]
“Thy oath and band.” Shak.
13.
Pledge; security.
[Obs.]
Spenser.
Band
(bănd)
, Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Banded
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Banding
.] 1.
To bind or tie with a band.
2.
To mark with a band.
3.
To unite in a troop, company, or confederacy.
“Banded against his throne.” Milton.
Banded architrave
, Banded pier
, Banded shaft
, etc. (Arch.)
, an architrave, pier, shaft, etc., of which the regular profile is interrupted by blocks or projections crossing it at right angles.
Band
,Verb.
I.
To confederate for some common purpose; to unite; to conspire together.
Certain of the Jews
banded
together. Acts xxiii. 12.
Band
,Verb.
T.
To bandy; to drive away.
[Obs.]
Webster 1828 Edition
Band
BAND
, n.[See Bind and Bend.]1.
A fillet; a cord; a tie; a chain; any narrow ligament with which a thing is bound, tied or fastened, or by which a number of things are confined together.2.
In architecture, any flat low member of molding, broad but not deep, called also fascia, face or plinth.3.
Figuratively, any chain; any means of restraint; that which draws or confines.4.
Means of union or connection between persons; as, Hymen's bands.5.
Any thing bound round or encircling another.6.
Something worn about the neck; as the bands of clergymen.7.
A company of soldiers; the body of men united under one flag or ensign. Also, indefinitely, a troop, a body of armed men. 2 Kings vi.
8.
A company of persons united in any common design; as a band of brothers.9.
A slip of canvas, sewed across a sail to strengthen it.The band of pensioners in England, is a company of 120 gentlemen, who receive a yearly allowance of f100st., for attending the king on solemn occasions.
The bands of a saddle are two pieces of iron nailed upon the bows, to hold them in their proper situation.
BAND
,Verb.
T.
2.
To unite in a troop, company or confederacy.BAND
,Verb.
I.
Definition 2024
bånd
bånd
Danish
Noun
bånd n (singular definite båndet, plural indefinite bånd)
Inflection
Inflection of bånd
Derived terms
See also
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