band | Definition of band

band

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of band

1 to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt

banded the waist of the dress with a matching belt

Synonyms of band

begird, belt, engird [archaic], engirdle, enwind, gird, girdle, girt, girth, wrap

Words Related to band

circle, enwreathe, loop, wind, wreathe

bandage, enswathe, swathe

chain, cord, enchain, lash, rope, shackle, tape, wire

Near Antonyms of band

unbind, unlash, unshackle, untie, unwind

Antonyms of band

2 to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord

banded the newspapers together for delivery

Synonyms of band

bind, tie, truss

Words Related to band

cinch, cord, rope, strap, thread, wire

lash, leash, tether

interlace, intertwine, interweave, lace

entangle, knot, snarl, tangle, twist

Near Antonyms of band

undo, unfasten, unlace, unlash, unloose, unloosen, unstrap, unstring, unthread

unleash, untether

disentangle, unravel, unsnarl, untangle, untwine, untwist

uncoil, unspool, unwind

Antonyms of band

3 to make stripes on

banded the sleeves of the robe with strips of contrasting material

Synonyms of band

bar, streak, stripe

Words Related to band