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The correct spelling is ribbon.
How to pronounce ribbon
/ˈɹɪbən/
nounIPA: /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.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.A ribbon.
- 3.A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.
- 4.An awareness ribbon.
- 5.An inked strip of material against which type is pressed to print letters in a typewriter or printer.
verb
- 1.To decorate with ribbon.
- 2.To stripe or streak.
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