wristband
See also: wrist band
English
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A wristband (sense 2)
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Two silicone wristbands (sense 3)
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A wristwatch with its wristband (sense 4)
Etymology
From wrist + band.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɹɪs(t)ˌbænd/
Noun
wristband (plural wristbands)
- The cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist.
- A strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports.
- A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist.
- Synonym: wristlet
- A band that supports a wristwatch.
- A cord worn around the wrist, used to hold a small object such as a knife: a lanyard
- Synonym: lanyard
Coordinate terms
- (strip of material worn around the wrist): wrist brace
Translations
the cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist
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a strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports
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a band worn on the wirst — see wristlet
a band that supports a wristwatch
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a cord worn around the wrist, used to hold a small object such as a knife
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See also
- bracelet