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Vinony

wristband

noun

  1. band worn on the wrist or lower forearm
  2. part of a sleeve that fastens around the wrist
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɪs(t)ˌbænd/ / /ˈɹɪzbənd/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English wrist Proto-Indo-European *bʰendʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *bandiz Old English bend Middle English band English band English wristband From wrist + band.

  1. The cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist.
  2. A strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports.
  3. A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist.
  4. A band that supports a wristwatch.
  5. A cord worn around the wrist, used to hold a small object such as a knife: a lanyard