plural of banding

A pattern of band-like markings. / A technique used in the study of wild birds, by attaching a small, individually numbered, metal or plastic tag to their legs or wings.

Obsolete form of bandying.

present participle of band

(obsolete) simple past tense and past participle of bind

(transitive) To fasten with a band. / (transitive, ornithology) To fasten an identifying band around the leg of (a bird).

(intransitive) To group together for a common purpose; to confederate. / (transitive, education) To group (students) together by perceived ability; to stream.

Obsolete form of bandy.

A group of musicians who perform together as an ensemble, usually for a professional recording artist. / A type of orchestra originally playing janissary music. / A marching band.

A strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together. / A narrow strip of cloth or other material on clothing, to bind, strengthen, or ornament it.