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Word: Ribband
Speech Type: Noun
early 18th century; earliest use found in William Sutherland (fl. 1711–1717). From rib + band. Perhaps a folk-etymological alteration of ribbon, compare ribbon and the formal overlap with ribband riband, but it is perhaps more likely that ribbon shows influence from this word
Any of the long narrow strips of timber, etc., fixed longitudinally to the ribs of a ship to keep them in position until the external planking or plating is added.
A square timber fastened on the outer side of the launch cradle to prevent it from slipping outwards.
- reaband
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