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ribbon

The correct spelling is ribbon.

How to pronounce ribbon

/ˈɹɪbən/
noun

IPA: /ˈɹɪbən/

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The correct spelling is ribbon. 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. For example: "a steel or magnesium ribbon"

Usage Examples

a steel or magnesium ribbon

Meanings

noun

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

verb

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

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