banding
A pattern of band-like markingsA pattern of band-like markings.
» For all of human history, we've been banding together in groups.
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4 senses(countable, uncountable)A pattern of band-like markings.
You can recognize this species of bird by the banding on the wing.
(countable, uncountable)A technique used in the study of wild birds, by attaching a small, individually numbered, metal or plastic tag to their legs or wings.
(countable, uncountable)A division into bands or brackets.
property tax banding
(countable, uncountable)The formation of a band or brigade.
- an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
- a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
Examples
2 sentencesFor all of human history, we've been banding together in groups.
Berta and Salvador ended up banding together to get the answers to the biology exam.
Forms
plural: bandingsSynonyms
5 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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