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arm·band
(ärm′bănd′)n.
A band worn around the upper arm, often as a symbol of mourning or protest, as identification, or to secure a smartphone or similar device during exercise.
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armband
(ˈɑːmˌbænd)n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a band of material worn round the arm, such as one bearing an identifying mark, etc, or a black one indicating mourning
2. an inflatable buoyancy aid, worn on the upper arm of a person learning to swim
3. (Clothing & Fashion) an elasticated band worn round the upper arm to keep the shirtsleeve in place
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arm•band
(ˈɑrmˌbænd)n.
a fabric band worn around the upper arm as a badge or symbol; brassard.
[1790–1800]
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| Noun | 1. | armband - worn around arm as identification or to indicate mourning visual signal - a signal that involves visual communication |
| 2. |  armband - a band worn around the upper arm band - a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) |
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Translations
شَريط عَلى الذِّراع
páska na rukávě
armbind
karszalagkarúszó
sorgarborîi
páska na rukáve
kol bantı
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armband
n → Armbinde f
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arm1
(aːm) noun1. the part of the body between the shoulder and the hand. He has broken both his arms.
2. anything shaped like or similar to this. She sat on the arm of the chair.
ˈarmful noun as much as a person can hold in one arm or in both arms. an armful of flowers/clothes.
ˈarmband noun a strip of cloth etc worn round the arm. The people all wore black armbands as a sign of mourning.
ˈarmchair noun a chair with arms at each side.
ˈarmpit noun the hollow under the arm at the shoulder.
ˌarm-in-ˈarm adverb (of two or more people) with arms linked together. They walked along arm-in-arm.
keep at arm's length to avoid becoming too friendly with someone. She keeps her new neighbours at arm's length.
with open arms with a very friendly welcome. He greeted them with open arms.
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