Ribband
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɪbˌbænd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ribband is a noun meaning (shipbuilding) 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.
Meaning
(shipbuilding) 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.
More Meanings
- Obsolete spelling of ribbon.
Example Sentences
I hope by this time the pink-coloured ribband in your hat is pulled off, and the pink-coloured gown put on
“Pray,” said Doctor Waldron, addressing Mrs. Green, “who is that little fubsy lady, with scarce a morsel of neck, and all covered with ribbands, pursued by that long ghost of a man in the Spanish dress?”
A Svveet diſorder in the dreſſe / Kindles in cloathes a vvantonneſſe: / […] / A Cuffe neglectfull, and thereby / Ribbands to flovv confuſedly: / […] / Do more bevvitch me, than vvhen Art / Is too preciſe in every part.
Word Forms
- ribbands
Synonyms for ribband
Depending on context, synonyms include riband.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include riband, breastband, strap, band, ropeband, reef-band.
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