ribband
1 Americannoun
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Shipbuilding. Also a strip of wood or metal running fore-and-aft along frames to keep them in the proper position until the shell planking or plating is in place.
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Carpentry. ribbon.
noun
Etymology
Origin of ribband
Example Sentences
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“Her legs were bare and brown. About her arm went a ribband bearing the legend FTPF. In the waistband of her skirt was stuck a small revolver.”
From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2023
Bailey went on to warn James Dasaolu, the second-fastest Briton in history over 100m, that his compatriot Gemili could be a serious threat to his status as Britain's premier sprinter in the blue ribband event.
From BBC • Aug. 17, 2013
The white dress and the black ribband were duly put on, and Matilda set out, very happy indeed, only sorry that Maria was left behind.
From Opportunities by Warner, Susan
Why, what is that the child has got in her bosom, hanging to that ribband.
From Trading by Warner, Susan
It is tied with a black ribband in the fore part.
From Lachesis Lapponica A Tour in Lapland by Linn?, Carl von
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