band

[ band ]

/ bænd /

noun

a thin, flat strip of some material for binding, confining, trimming, protecting, etc.: a band on each bunch of watercress.

a fillet, belt, or strap: a band for the hair; a band for connecting pulleys.

a stripe, as of color or decorative work.

a strip of paper or other material serving as a label: a cigar band.

a plain or simply styled ring, without mounted gems or the like: a thin gold band on his finger.

(on a long-playing phonograph record) one of a set of grooves in which sound has been recorded, separated from an adjacent set or sets by grooves without recorded sound.

bands. Geneva bands.

a flat collar commonly worn by men and women in the 17th century in western Europe.

Also called frequency band, wave band. Radio and Television. a specific range of frequencies, especially a set of radio frequencies, as HF, VHF, and UHF.

Also called energy band. Physics. a closely spaced group of energy levels of electrons in a solid.

Computers. one or more tracks or channels on a magnetic drum.

Dentistry. a strip of thin metal encircling a tooth, usually for anchoring an orthodontic apparatus.

Anatomy, Zoology. a ribbonlike or cordlike structure encircling, binding, or connecting a part or parts.

(in handbound books) one of several cords of hemp or flax handsewn across the back of the collated signatures of a book to provide added strength.

verb (used with object)

to mark, decorate, or furnish with a band or bands.

Nearby words

bancassurance, bancassurer, banco, bancroft, bancroft prize, band, band brake, band cell, band list, band mill, band of hope

Origin of band

1480–90; < Middle French; Old French bende < Germanic; compare Old High German binta fillet. See bind, band¹

Related forms

band·er, nounband·less, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for energy band (1 of 4)

energy band

noun

physics a range of energies associated with the quantum states of electrons in a crystalline solid. In a semiconductor or an insulator there is a valence band containing many states, most of which are occupied. Above this is a forbidden band with only a few isolated states caused by impurities. Above this is a conduction band containing many states most of which are empty. In a metal there is a continuous valence-conduction bandSee also energy gap

British Dictionary definitions for energy band (2 of 4)

band

/ (bænd) /

noun

a company of people having a common purpose; groupa band of outlaws

a group of musicians playing either brass and percussion instruments only (brass band) or brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments (concert band or military band)

a group of musicians who play popular music, jazz, etc, often for dancing

a group of instrumentalists generally; orchestra

Canadian a formally recognized group of Canadian Indians on a reserve

anthropol a division of a tribe; a family group or camp group

US and Canadian a flock or herd

verb

(usually foll by together) to unite; assemble

Word Origin for band

C15: from French bande probably from Old Provençal banda of Germanic origin; compare Gothic bandwa sign, banner

British Dictionary definitions for energy band (3 of 4)

band

/ (bænd) /

noun

a thin flat strip of some material, used esp to encircle objects and hold them togethera rubber band

a strip of fabric or other material used as an ornament or distinguishing mark, or to reinforce clothing
(in combination)waistband; hairband; hatband

a stripe of contrasting colour or textureSee also chromosome band

a driving belt in machinery

a range of values that are close or related in number, degree, or quality

physics a range of frequencies or wavelengths between two limits
radio such a range allocated to a particular broadcasting station or service

short for energy band

computing one or more tracks on a magnetic disk or drum

anatomy any structure resembling a ribbon or cord that connects, encircles, or binds different parts

the cords to which the folded sheets of a book are sewn

a thin layer or seam of ore

architect a strip of flat panelling, such as a fascia or plinth, usually attached to a wall

a large white collar, sometimes edged with lace, worn in the 17th century

either of a pair of hanging extensions of the collar, forming part of academic, legal, or (formerly) clerical dress

a ring for the finger (esp in phrases such as wedding band, band of gold, etc)

verb (tr)

to fasten or mark with a band

US and Canadian to ring (a bird)See ring 1 (def. 22)

Word Origin for band

C15: from Old French bende, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German binda fillet; see band ³

British Dictionary definitions for energy band (4 of 4)

band

/ (bænd) /

noun

an archaic word for bond (def. 1), bond (def. 3), bond (def. 4)

Word Origin for band

C13: from Old Norse band; related to Old High German bant fetter; see bend 1, bond

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Medicine definitions for energy band

band

[ bănd ]

n.

An appliance or a part of an apparatus that encircles or binds a part of the body.

A cordlike tissue that connects or that holds bodily structures together.

A chromatically, structurally, or functionally differentiated strip or stripe in or on an organism.

Science definitions for energy band

band

[ bănd ]

A specific range of electromagnetic wavelengths or frequencies, as those used in radio broadcasting.

Idioms and Phrases with energy band

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see on the bandwagon; to beat the band.

band

noun

verb (used with object)

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