Band (Verb)
Meaning 1
Bind or tie together, as with a band.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She carefully banded the stems of the flowers together to create a beautiful bouquet.
- A metal band was used to hold the broken pipe in place.
- The book's pages were becoming detached so she decided to band them together with a new cover.
- He banded the suitcases together to make them easier to carry.
- To secure the rolled up rug, a moving strap was used to band it tightly.
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Meaning 2
Attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify; "ring birds"; "band the geese to observe their migratory patterns".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The researchers prepared to band the geese to observe their migratory patterns over the next few years.
- Veterinarians banded several endangered species to keep track of their growth and movements.
- The wildlife biologists spent all morning banding birds, attaching tiny identification rings to their feet.
- After capturing the young falcons, the team quickly banded them to ensure accurate tracking.
- Several park rangers banded a flock of migratory ducks in an effort to learn more about their habits.