band

1. v. t. 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. Source: opted

2. v. t. A continuous tablet, stripe, or series of ornaments, as of carved foliage, of color, or of brickwork, etc. Source: opted

3. v. t. In Gothic architecture, the molding, or suite of moldings, which encircles the pillars and small shafts. Source: opted

4. v. t. That which serves as the means of union or connection between persons; a tie. Source: opted

5. v. t. A linen collar or ruff worn in the 16th and 17th centuries. Source: opted

6. v. t. Two strips of linen hanging from the neck in front as part of a clerical, legal, or academic dress. Source: opted

7. v. t. A narrow strip of cloth or other material on any article of dress, to bind, strengthen, ornament, or complete it. Source: opted

8. v. t. A company of persons united in any common design, especially a body of armed men. Source: opted

9. v. t. 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. Source: opted

10. v. t. A space between elevated lines or ribs, as of the fruits of umbelliferous plants. Source: opted

11. v. t. A stripe, streak, or other mark transverse to the axis of the body. Source: opted

12. v. t. A belt or strap. Source: opted

13. v. t. A bond Source: opted

14. v. t. Pledge; security. Source: opted

15. v. t. To bind or tie with a band. Source: opted

16. v. t. To mark with a band. Source: opted

17. v. t. To unite in a troop, company, or confederacy. Source: opted

18. v. i. To confederate for some common purpose; to unite; to conspire together. Source: opted

19. v. t. To bandy; to drive away. Source: opted

20. imp. of Bind. Source: opted

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