ribband

/R IH1 B AE0 N D/
noun
  1. 1

    (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.

  2. 2

    Obsolete spelling of ribbon. [A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.]