"kneeband" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: kneebands [plural]
Etymology: knee + band Etymology templates: {{compound|en|knee|band}} knee + band Head templates: {{en-noun}} kneeband (plural kneebands)
  1. The band at the bottom of a leg on a pair of breeches. Synonyms: knee-band
    Sense id: en-kneeband-en-noun-uesrajtk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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