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BANGL/ˈbæŋɡl/

A bangle is a stiff band of jewellery worn round the wrist or arm. A bracelet is often more flexible or chained; a watch is for time. PE: a bangle comes off; jewellery goes in the pouch, not a pocket.

Meaning

A stiff band of jewellery worn round the wrist or arm.

Examples

• “A bangle comes off for PE; jewellery is in the pouch, not in a pocket.”
• “A bangle on the DT lathe is a jewellery ban, not a fashion choice.”

Good to know

a bangle. Close: a bracelet. Contrast: a watch. PE / DT / uniform. Countable. Mix-up: bang is a loud noise or a haircut.

Near in meaning

bracelet

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