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elastic band vs band

band vs elastic band

elastic band and band both are nouns.

elastic band is not a verb while band is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elastic band Yes No No No
band Yes No Yes No
As nouns, band is a hypernym of elastic band; that is, band is a word with a broader meaning than elastic band:
  • elastic band: a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
  • band: a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
Other hypernyms of elastic band include elastic device.
elastic band (noun) band (noun)
a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
a restraint put around something to hold it together
jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
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
a driving belt in machinery
a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
a range of frequencies between two limits
instrumentalists not including string players
an unofficial association of people or groups
a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing
elastic band (verb) band (verb)
bind or tie together, as with a band
attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
Difference between elastic band and band

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