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sweatband

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sweat⋅band

[swet-band]
–noun
1. a band lining the inside of a hat or cap to protect it against sweat from the head.
2. a band of fabric worn around the head to absorb sweat.

Origin:
1890–95; sweat + band 2
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sweat·band   (swět'bānd')   
n.  
  1. A band of fabric or leather sewn inside the crown of a hat as protection against sweat.

  2. A band of material worn around the head or wrist to absorb sweat.

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