This is the 3364th most frequent Arabic word.
عصابة
Gang.
The term 'عصابة' here refers to a group of people, typically with a connotation of being involved in illegal or illicit activities, commonly translated as 'gang'.
تعاونت العصابة في تنفيذ الخطة.
The gang collaborated in executing the plan.
In this context, 'عصابة' is used to describe a casual group of children, emphasizing camaraderie rather than negative connotations.
كانت العصابة تتكون من أطفال يلعبون في الحي.
The gang consisted of children playing in the neighborhood.
Here, 'عصابة' refers to a band or strip of cloth tied around the head, often for practical use such as shielding the eyes from sunlight.