Band

German (Berlin)

[bant], [bant], /bɛnt/

noun
Definitions
  • tape, ribbon
  • (anatomy) A ligament
  • band or tie holding items together
  • belt (conveyor belt, fan belt, etc.)
  • band of the spectrum
  • (figurative) intimate bond to a person
  • (figurative) dependence, social bond
  • (poetic) shackle

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German bant.

Origin

Middle High German

bant

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