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An elastic band made of rubber.Syn: elastic band, gum band, lacquer band
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rubber band — ub ber band , n. A closed loop of rubber usually having a thin rectangular cross section; also called {elastic band}; it varies in length from the circumference of a finger to several inches, and is usually used to hold several objects together… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rubber band — rubber bands N COUNT A rubber band is a thin circle of very elastic rubber. You put it around things such as papers in order to keep them together. Syn: elastic band … English dictionary
rubber band — n a thin circular piece of rubber used for fastening things together British Equivalent: elastic band … Dictionary of contemporary English
rubber band — n. a narrow, continuous band of rubber as for holding small objects together … English World dictionary
rubber band — noun count a thin circle of rubber used for holding things together … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
rubber band — ► NOUN ▪ a loop of rubber for holding things together … English terms dictionary
Rubber band — A rubber band (in some regions known as a binder, elastic band, lackey band, elastic blubber , laggy band or gumband ) is a short length of rubber and latex formed in the shape of a loop. Such bands are typically used to hold multiple objects… … Wikipedia
rubber band — noun a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together • Syn: ↑elastic band, ↑elastic • Derivationally related forms: ↑elastic (for: ↑elastic) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
rubber band — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms rubber band : singular rubber band plural rubber bands a thin circle of rubber used for holding things together … English dictionary
Rubber band ligation — is an outpatient treatment for second degree internal hemorrhoids.In this procedure, a small band is applied to the base of the hemorrhoid, stopping the blood supply to the hemorrhoidal mass. The hemorrhoid will then shrivel and die within 2 to 7 … Wikipedia
Rubber band (disambiguation) — Rubber band may mean: *Rubber band, a common household item *Rubberband, a comedy serial in Pakistan *Bootsy s Rubber Band, a P Funk spinoff group formed in 1976 and led by Bootsy Collins *Rubber Band (song), a single by David Bowie * The Rubber… … Wikipedia
