Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A band that holds a wristwatch in place.
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- noun a
band ofleather ,metal etc thatfastens awristwatch to thewrist ; awatchstrap
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
Etymologies
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Examples
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His nipples hurt, his toes hurt, his watchband hurt, the elastic in his underpants hurt.
Dead Zero Stephen Hunter 2010
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Without speaking or giving any sign of knowing Ann's name, the old man put his hand out for whatever it was this time, and when he saw the gems on the lady's watchband, he reached into a pocket of his apron, brought out a loupe with a light inside, and considered them carefully, nodding at last in recognition.
The Devil's Bedpost 2010
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Ever watch a professional jeweler replace a watch battery or watchband?
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My current watchband is held together with gaffer's tape, so this would be quite an upgrade.
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His nipples hurt, his toes hurt, his watchband hurt, the elastic in his underpants hurt.
Dead Zero Stephen Hunter 2010
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I had that same watchband– loved it– nothing ever any more comfortable.
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Now You have done it, I had to go out and look for a circa 70-73 watch with an original huge watchband!
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Jane unfolds her arms, twists her watchband around in circles.
The Fortunes of Indigo Skye Deb Caletti 2009
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Why go to a jeweler when you can adjust your own watchband?
Wired Top Stories 2009
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Why go to a jeweler when you can adjust your own watchband?
Wired Top Stories 2009
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