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
He ought to get no more by it, than a poor silk-weaver does by the ribband which he works, to make a gallant fine.
From Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love by Dryden, John
Ay, and scramble for the top parts as eager as for star, ribband, place, or pension.
From Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen by Anonymous
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
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