backband
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/'bækbænd/
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/'bækbænd/
A piece of material at the back of a garment to make it stronger or hold its shape.
The backband on her dress kept it from stretching out.
The part of a corset that goes from top to bottom, giving it shape and support.
The backband of the corset helped to pull her waist in tightly.