| Main Entry: | band |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | something which encircles |
Synonyms: |
bandage, bandeau, belt, binding, bond, braid, cable, chain, circle, circuit, copula, cord, fillet, harness, hoop, ligature, line, link, manacle, ribbon, ring, rope, sash, scarf, shackle, snood, stay, strap, string, strip, tape, tie, truss |
| Main Entry: | fillet |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | fastener |
Synonyms: |
band, bandeau, chaplet, crown, fish, garland, headband, listel, meat, molding, ribbon, ridge, slice, snood, strip, tape, wreath |
| Notes: | a boned piece of meat is a filet (preferred in U.S.) or fillet, a thin slice of meat is an escalope, and a thick slice is a steak; a fillet/filet is a narrow band (from Latin filum 'thread') - as in a band of nerve or muscle fiber |
