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crossband

[ kraws-band, kros- ]
/ ˈkrɔsˌbænd, ˈkrɒs- /

noun Zoology, Botany.

a band or stripe that encircles horizontally.

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Origin of crossband

cross- + band2

OTHER WORDS FROM crossband

crossbanded, adjective

Words nearby crossband

cross-action, cross-addicted, crossandra, cross as a bear, cross assembler, crossband, crossbar, crossbeam, cross-bearer, cross-bedded, cross bedding
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