• (n.) 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. • (n.) A ribbon. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/ribband/
Rib'band` noun [ Rib + band .] [ Written also riband , and ribbon .] (Shipbuilding) 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. Rib-band lines , obli... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/79