Band

1. In Gothic architecture, the molding, or suite of moldings, which encircles the pillars and small shafts.
2. A fillet, strap, or any narrow ligament with which a thing is encircled, or fastened, or by which a number of things are tied, bound together, or confined; a fetter.
3. imp. of Bind.
4. Two strips of linen hanging from the neck in front as part of a clerical, legal, or academic dress.
5. A space between elevated lines or ribs, as of the fruits of umbelliferous plants.
6. That which serves as the means of union or connection between persons; a tie.
7. To mark with a band.
8. A number of musicians who play together upon portable musical instruments, especially those making a loud sound, as certain wind instruments (trumpets, clarinets, etc.), and drums, or cymbals.
9. A company of persons united in any common design, especially a body of armed men.
10. A bond
11. Pledge; security.
12. A continuous tablet, stripe, or series of ornaments, as of carved foliage, of color, or of brickwork, etc.
13. To confederate for some common purpose; to unite; to conspire together.
14. To unite in a troop, company, or confederacy.
15. A narrow strip of cloth or other material on any article of dress, to bind, strengthen, ornament, or complete it.
16. To bandy; to drive away.
17. A linen collar or ruff worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.
18. A belt or strap.
19. A stripe, streak, or other mark transverse to the axis of the body.
20. To bind or tie with a band.