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Ribband — Rib band, n. A ribbon. Pope. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ribband — Rib band , n. [Rib + band.] [Written also riband, and ribbon.] (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. [1913 Webster] {Rib … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ribband — [rib′band΄, rib′ənd, rib′ən] n. [ RIB + BAND1] a long, flexible piece of wood or metal fastened across the ribs of a ship to hold them in place while the outside planking or plating is being put on … English World dictionary
ribband — Ribbon Rib bon, n. [OE. riban, OF. riban, F. ruban, probably of German origin; cf. D. ringband collar, necklace, E. ring circle, and band.] [Written also {riband}, {ribband}.] 1. A fillet or narrow woven fabric, commonly of silk, used for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ribband — noun Etymology: 1rib + 1band Date: 1711 a long narrow strip or bar used in shipbuilding; especially one bent and bolted longitudinally to the frames to hold them in position during construction … New Collegiate Dictionary
ribband — rib·band … English syllables
ribband — /ˈrɪbənd/ (say ribuhnd) noun a lengthwise timber or the like used to secure a ship s ribs in position while the outside planking or plating is being put on. Also, ribbon. {apparently from rib1 + band2} …
ribband — noun a ribbon used as a decoration • Syn: ↑riband • Hypernyms: ↑ribbon … Useful english dictionary
blue ribband — see blue riband … English dictionary
Rib-band lines — Ribband Rib band , n. [Rib + band.] [Written also riband, and ribbon.] (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. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
