Is “Banding” a Scrabble word?

1. 1.To fasten with a band.

2. 2.To fasten an identifying band around the leg of (a bird).

1. 1.To group together for a common purpose; to confederate.

2. 2.To group (students) together by perceived ability; to stream.

1. 1.A pattern of band-like markings.

   “You can recognize this species of bird by the banding on the wing.”

2. 2.A technique used in the study of wild birds, by attaching a small, individually numbered, metal or plastic tag to their legs or wings.

3. 3.A division into bands or brackets.

   “property tax banding”

Synonyms: ringing