armband

/ˌɑrmˈbænd/
/ˈɑmbænd/
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Definitions of armband
  1. noun
    a band worn around the upper arm
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    type of:
    band
    a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
  2. noun
    worn around arm as identification or to indicate mourning
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    visual signal
    a signal that involves visual communication
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