banding
(noun)
/ˈbændɪŋ/
Definitions
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The presence of bands or stripes of contrasting color or texture.
An artist's brush across nature's canvas, weaving lines of wonder and contrast.Example: The banding on the bird's feathers is distinctive.
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The process of marking animals, especially birds, with bands for identification or tracking purposes.
A gentle tether to the earth, a silver bracelet granting creatures the freedom to explore the sky.Example: The ornithologists are conducting a banding study on migratory birds.
Origin
Derived from Middle English 'band', meaning a strip or ribbon, with the addition of the gerund suffix '-ing'.
Synonyms
striation, striping, zoning
Antonyms
plainness, uniformity