ribband
/ˈrɪbˌbænd/
noun
- A long, narrow strip of wood or metal used in shipbuilding to hold the planks of a hull in place temporarily.
- The old ribband was removed once the permanent fastenings were in place.
- Before the final planking, the ribbands were carefully adjusted for the curve of the hull.
- The shipwrights nailed ribbands along the frame to keep the planks aligned.
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