Definition of "Band" :

noun: a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)

noun: an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material

noun: a restraint put around something to hold it together

noun: a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)

noun: a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration

noun: a driving belt in machinery

noun: jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger

"He noted that she wore a wedding band."

noun: a stripe or stripes of contrasting color

"Chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands."

noun: a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure

noun: a range of frequencies between two limits

noun: an unofficial association of people or groups

noun: instrumentalists not including string players

noun: a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing

verb: attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify

"Band the geese to observe their migratory patterns."

verb: bind or tie together, as with a band