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English
A wristwatch with its wristband (
sense 4)
Etymology
From wrist + band.
Pronunciation
Noun
wristband (plural wristbands)
- The cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist.
- A strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports.
- A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist.
- Synonym: wristlet
- A band that supports a wristwatch.
- Synonyms: watchband, watchstrap
- A cord worn around the wrist, used to hold a small object such as a knife: a lanyard
- Synonym: lanyard
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Translations
the cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist
a strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports
a band that supports a wristwatch
a cord worn around the wrist, used to hold a small object such as a knife
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