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Definition of key band in English: key bandnoun ˈkiː band 1Originally: a band of leather, fabric, metal, etc., for carrying keys and keeping them together. Later chiefly: a band or strap holding the key for a locker at a swimming pool, sports centre, etc., typically worn round the wrist or ankle. 2Art and Architecture. A band or strip of key pattern forming a decorative border; a fret or meander.
Origin Late Middle English. From key + band. Definition of key band in US English: key bandnounˈkiː band 1Originally: a band of leather, fabric, metal, etc., for carrying keys and keeping them together. Later chiefly: a band or strap holding the key for a locker at a swimming pool, sports centre, etc., typically worn round the wrist or ankle. 2Art and Architecture. A band or strip of key pattern forming a decorative border; a fret or meander.
Origin Late Middle English. From key + band. |