backband

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(bakband′)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
back•band  (bakband′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Building[Carpentry.]a piece of millwork surrounding the trim at the top and sides of a door or window.
  2. a broad band passing over the back of a horse, for supporting the shafts of a vehicle.
  • back1 + band2

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