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
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
Diana submitted patiently, and Mrs. Brandt officiously fastened a knot of blue ribband in her bright hair.
From Diana by Warner, Susan
Deirdre folded a ribband and packed it into her bag.
From The Pioneers by Prichard, Katharine Susannah
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