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ribband

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ribbon strip, girt strip, ledger board, rib-and, ribband
A wood strip or board let into the studs to add support for the ends of the joists; also called a girt strip or ledger board.


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It was a vast stretch of country, sparkling with golden light, with cities in the distance; and through it meandered the silver ribband of the river.
Elton, I must beg leave to stop at your house, and ask your housekeeper for a bit of ribband or string, or any thing just to keep my boot on.
The one with red cheeks is called Miss Smith; she attends to the work, and cuts out--for we make our own clothes, our frocks, and pelisses, and everything; the little one with black hair is Miss Scatcherd; she teaches history and grammar, and hears the second class repetitions; and the one who wears a shawl, and has a pocket- handkerchief tied to her side with a yellow ribband, is Madame Pierrot: she comes from Lisle, in France, and teaches French.
 
 
 
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