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Ribbon

/ˈɹɪbən/

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.

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📖 Definitions of "Ribbon"

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
A ribbon.

noun

1
A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.
2
An awareness ribbon.
3
An inked strip of material against which type is pressed to print letters in a typewriter or printer.
4
A narrow strip or shred.
"a steel or magnesium ribbon"

verb

1
To decorate with ribbon.
2
To stripe or streak.

🔄 Synonyms of "Ribbon"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
threadnoun	A cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework.
palmnoun	The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand or other primate hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
medallionnoun	A large medal, usually decorative.
laurel wreathnoun	A wreath, traditionally made of laurel, worn on the head as a symbol of victory.
decorationnoun	The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
medalnoun	A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.
typewriter ribbonnoun	a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Ribbon"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
threadnoun	A cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework.
laurel wreathnoun	A wreath, traditionally made of laurel, worn on the head as a symbol of victory.
decorationnoun	The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
medallionnoun	A large medal, usually decorative.
medalnoun	A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.
palmnoun	The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand or other primate hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
typewriter ribbonnoun	a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter
webbingnoun	A sturdy woven fabric.
shieldnoun	Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
cordonnoun	A line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it. [from 16th c.]
cordnoun	(countable) A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre (a rope, for example).
beltnoun	(clothing) A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing.
ropenoun	(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
bandnoun	A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.
loopnoun	A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.
stripenoun	A long region of a single colour in a repeating pattern of similar regions.
knotnoun	A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.
tapenoun	Flexible material in a roll with a sticky surface on one or both sides; adhesive tape.
nodenoun	(networking) A computer or other device attached to a network.
rollernoun	(heading) Anything that rolls.