greaseband noun 1verb 1forms 3 noun1 •A band of sticky material that encircles a tree trunk to prevent insects from climbing it.In the case of young trees with a stake, the support should have its greaseband as well as the stem of the tree. — 1942 verb1 •To put a greaseband on.Where we have numbers of these insects is it worth while to greaseband ? — 1906 formsgreasebanded · greasebanding · greasebands