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sweatband
noun sweat·band \ˈswet-ˌband\
: a band of material that you wear around your head or wrist to absorb sweat while you are exercising
: a band of material along the inner edge of a hat or cap to absorb sweat
Full Definition of SWEATBAND
1
: a usually leather band lining the inner edge of a hat or cap to prevent sweat damage
2
: a band of material worn around the head or wrist to absorb sweat
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First Known Use of SWEATBAND
1862
Rhymes with SWEATBAND
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