English Explanatory Dictionary

ribband

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A long, narrow strip of timber bent and bolted longitudinally to the ribs of a vessel, to hold them in position and give rigidity to the framework.
noun
  1. Obsolete spelling of ribbon.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɪbˌbænd/ /ˈɹɪbənd/

Word forms

ribband ribbands

Etymology

From rib + band.

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