Band vs strip, tape, ribbon
Hello, could you clarify the difference between the word "band" vs "strip, tape, ribbon"?
Or give examples where need to use the word "band" and not others?
Top answer
"Band" , if using as a noun, holds things together. Most common : rubber band. But a 'band' doesn't have to be made of rubber.
- "Band" , if using as a noun, holds things together.
- Most common : rubber band.
- But a 'band' doesn't have to be made of rubber.
- A "hair band" holds hair together (like in a pony tail).
- Tape holds things together using an adhesive - some form of 'stickiness'.
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"Band" , if using as a noun, holds things together. Most common : rubber band. But a 'band' doesn't have to be made of rubber. A "hair band" holds hair together (like in a pony tail).
Tape holds things together using an adhesive - some form of 'stickiness'. (As in Scotch tape, or masking tape)
Strip (noun) is a long narrow piece of material.
Ribbon is a long narrow strip
0Thank you for your reply, do I understand correctly that all these words "strip, tape, ribbon" also can be used as "band" (to hold things together)?
0anonymouswhere I need to use the word "band" and not others?
rubber band
elastic band
arm band
steel band
radio frequency band (5 GHz band)
Alexander's ragtime band
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