~ 1
■ noun
1》 a flat, thin strip or loop of material used as a fastener, for reinforcement, or as decoration.
↘a belt or strap transmitting motion between two wheels or pulleys.
2》 a stripe, line, or elongated area of a different colour or composition from its surroundings: a ~ of cloud.
3》 (especially in financial contexts) a range of values or a specified category within a series.
↘a range of frequencies or wavelengths in a spectrum: channels in the UHF ~.
↘any of several groups into which school pupils of the same age are divided on the basis of similar ability.
4》 ( ~s ) a collar with two hanging strips, worn by certain lawyers, clerics, and academics as part of their formal dress.
5》 archaic a bond.
■ verb
1》 surround or fit with a ~.
2》 mark with a stripe or stripes of a different colour.
3》 allocate to a range or category.
Derivatives
~er noun
~ing noun
Origin
OE, from ON, reinforced in ME by OFr. ~e , of Gmc origin; related to bind .
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~ 2
■ noun
1》 a small group of musicians and vocalists who play pop, jazz, or rock music.
↘a group of musicians who play brass, wind, or percussion instruments.
2》 a group of people having a common interest or purpose or characterized by a common feature.
3》 N. Amer. a herd or flock.
■ verb form a group for a mutual purpose.
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~e , of Gmc origin; related to banner .