[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Any of the long narrow strips of timber, etc., fixed longitudinally to the ribs of a ship to keep them in position until the external planking or plating is added.

- A square timber fastened on the outer side of the launch cradle to prevent it from slipping outwards.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century; earliest use found in William Sutherland (fl. 1711–1717). From rib + band. Perhaps a folk-etymological alteration of ribbon, compare ribbon and the formal overlap with ribband riband, but it is perhaps more likely that ribbon shows influence from this word

[], (Verb)

Definitions:
- To secure (a frame, a boat, etc.) with ribbands.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century; earliest use found in Shipwright's Vade-mecum. From ribband