ribbon

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈɹɪbən/
Noun
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

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 Definition

A ribbon.

3 Definition

A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.

4 Definition

An awareness ribbon.

5 Definition

An inked strip of material against which type is pressed to print letters in a typewriter or printer.

6 Definition

A narrow strip or shred.

Example Sentences
  • a steel or magnesium ribbon
7 Definition

A painted moulding on the side of a ship.

8 Definition

A watchspring.

9 Definition

A bandsaw.

10 Definition

(in the plural) Reins for a horse.

11 Definition

A bearing similar to the bend, but only one eighth as wide.

12 Definition

(spinning) A sliver.

13 Definition

A subheadline presented above its parent headline.

14 Definition

A toolbar that incorporates tabs and menus.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To decorate with ribbon.

Synonyms
beribbon
2 Definition

To stripe or streak.