sash ribbon

American  

noun

1. a strip of steel or aluminum alloy for connecting a vertically sliding window sash with a counterweight.

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Etymology

Origin of sash ribbon

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

The sash ribbon, folded as instructed, is tied round the fancy boxes together with the string of sausages, with black tape.

From Project Gutenberg

The chief, however, and the one immediately under consideration, is the production therefrom of a host of heterogeneous articles, of which the following list will give an idea: Fifty yards of sash ribbon, eight inches wide.—The ribbon should be folded over and over, in large pleats, so that it can be readily taken from the hat.

From Project Gutenberg

With a few finishing touches to Emily’s sash ribbon, Kathleen went off to make her own gorgeous toilet for her afternoon out.

From Project Gutenberg

My, I feel as if I could throw that Dresden sash ribbon on the floor and stamp on it, I’m so tired of seeing it!

From Project Gutenberg

She carefully raised an end of the broad white sash ribbon, and sighed rapturously over the beautiful pink rosebuds scattered along its length.

From Project Gutenberg