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Banding

//ˈbændɪŋ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A pattern of band-like markings. countable, uncountable

    "You can recognize this species of bird by the banding on the wing."

  2. 2
    Obsolete form of bandying. alt-of, obsolete
  3. 3
    an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material wordnet
  4. 4
    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
  5. 5
    a stripe or stripes of contrasting color wordnet
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  1. 6
    A division into bands or brackets. countable, uncountable

    "property tax banding"

  2. 7
    The formation of a band or brigade. countable, uncountable

    "Was he aiding the man-redeeming movements of the day, the beautiful associations, the useful bandings together for human improvement, love and truth? No."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of band form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

From band + -ing.

Etymology 2

From band + -ing.

Etymology 3

From band + -ing.

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