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10 Language-to-English DictionariesArmbinde
Pronunciation / Transliteration: arm-bin-duh
"Er trug eine rote Armbinde am Ärmel."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A band or strip of cloth, plastic, or metal worn around the arm as an ornament, identification mark, or badge of authority.
"The team captain wore a bright yellow armband to signify his leadership on the field." - 2
A strap or holder attached to the upper arm used to secure a smartphone or fitness tracker during physical activity.
"She slid her phone into the running armband before heading out for her morning jog."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Old English 'earm' (arm) and 'bænd' (band, ribbon), appearing in Middle English to designate bands worn around the limb. Over time, the term evolved from basic fabric ornamentation and identification straps to modern athletic and technological accessories.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Armband" is said worldwide
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brassard
Transliteration: bra-sard
"Le capitaine porte un brassard noir en signe de deuil."
Armbinde
Transliteration: arm-bin-duh
"Er trug eine rote Armbinde am Ärmel."
fascia
Transliteration: fa-sha
"Il giocatore indossava la fascia da capitano."
brazalete
Transliteration: bra-sa-le-te
"Llevaba un brazalete reflectante para correr de noche."
braçadeira
Transliteration: bra-sa-day-ra
"O capitão da equipa usava uma braçadeira."
बाजूबंद
Transliteration: baajuband
"खिलाड़ी ने मैदान पर एक विशेष बाजूबंद पहना था।"
臂章
Transliteration: bì zhāng
"队长在比赛中戴着臂章。"
완장
Transliteration: wan-jang
"그는 주장의 완장을 차고 경기에 임했다."
腕章
Transliteration: wanshō
"キャプテンは赤い腕章をつけていた。"
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