ribband

/ˈɹɪbˌbænd/

Etymology

From rib + band.

ribband means 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. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.

noun

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.