Synonyms for Band (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing):
dance band, dance orchestra
WordNet sense 2 (an unofficial association of people or groups):
circle, lot, set
WordNet sense 3 (a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure):
isthmus
WordNet sense 4 (a stripe or stripes of contrasting color):
stria, striation, banding
WordNet sense 5 (jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger):
ring
WordNet sense 6 (an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material):
stripe
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