banding

Noun
  1. A stripe or stripes of contrasting color (synset 104687822)
    "chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands"; "the black and yellow banding of bees and wasps"
    is a type of: bar, streak, stripe - a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
    subtypes:
    • collar - (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
    • stretch mark - a narrow band resulting from tension on the skin (as on abdominal skin after pregnancy)
    same as: band, stria, striation
  2. An adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material (synset 102787755)
    is a type of: adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
    subtypes:
    • cigar band - a narrow paper band around a cigar
    • hatband - a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim
    • neckband - a band around the collar of a garment
    • pinstripe - a very thin stripe (especially a white stripe on a dark fabric)
    is a part of: garment - an article of clothing
    same as: band, stripe

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