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

"Do you think we might ask her to come with us," said Fraulein Elsa, retying her pink sash ribbon before my mirror.

From In a German Pension by Mansfield, Katherine

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

From Magic In which are given clear and concise explanations of all the well-known illusions as well as many new ones. by Stanton, Ellis

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 Patty's Social Season by Wells, Carolyn

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

From Happy Days for Boys and Girls by Various

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

From Polly of the Hospital Staff by Dowd, Emma C.