Banks

[bangks]

noun

1. Sir Joseph, 1734–1820, English naturalist.

2. Nathaniel Prentiss 1816–94, U.S. army officer and politician: Speaker of the House 1856–57.

Banks

/ bæŋks /

noun

1. Iain ( Menzies ). 1954–2013, Scottish novelist and science fiction writer. His novels include The Wasp Factory (1984), The Crow Road (1992), and The Steep Approach to Garbadale (2007); science-fiction (under the name Iain M. Banks) includes Look to Windward (2000)

2. Sir Joseph . 1743–1820, British botanist and explorer: circumnavigated the world with James Cook (1768–71)

Banks

1. British botanist who took part in Captain James Cook's voyage around the world (1768–1771), during which he discovered and cataloged many species of plant and animal life.

Example Sentences

Banks have more regularly tapped a Fed lending facility designed as a safety valve that lets them exchange securities for reserves, offering another sign of reserves becoming less ample.

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Ms McLoughlin, giving evidence to the Southport Inquiry, said a number of members of staff had visited his home in Banks, Lancashire, but were not allowed to see the teenager.

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Banks settle up by the end of the day.

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Morwenna Banks, a writer on “Slow Horses,” adapted “Down Cemetery Road,” writing and executive producing the series.

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Banks could also gain from slightly improved export potential given tariff-free goods, which account for about 12% of Malaysia’s exports to the U.S.

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