Bands that bring things to a close with a bow? (7)
I believe the answer is:
ribbons
'bands' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'bring things to a close with a bow?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'close' could be 'on' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'on' is located in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
'that' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ribbons that I've seen before include "Long narrow strips of material" , "Long strips, for the hair perhaps" , "Narrow strips of material, for hair say" , "Narrow strips of fine material" .)