cestus

noun

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as in bandoleer

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  1. bandolier
  2. obi
  3. ribbon
Noun
  • Baker recreated the Lenape bandolier bag to help revitalize one of his community’s art forms.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement Members of the former are alleged to sport tattoos of a skull with Nazi imagery and an AK-47, while members of the latter are allegedly known for their matching tattoos of a skeleton outfitted with a sombrero, bandolier and pistol.
    Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of bandolier
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  • Now, with two years under its obi, Lin is ready to celebrate Orlando-style with a series of chef collaborations this week.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024
  • Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder experimented with colors and patterns in this Manhattan triplex, starting with the bed frame in the primary bedroom, which mixes Holland & Sherry textiles with vintage Japanese obi.
    Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 6 Dec. 2022
Definition of obi
Noun
  • The bottom of the medal features an inscription with the name of the women's wrestling event in French, and includes the original dark blue silk ribbon attached to the hardware.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The waste authority has asked customers to limit the size of trees to 8 feet or less, and for customers to strip the trees of lights, ornaments and ribbon before leaving them next to the green compost bin.
    Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of ribbon
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