Definition of "ribbon" []

• A narrow strip or band of fine fabric, such as satin or velvet, finished at the edges and used for trimming, tying, or finishing. (noun)
• Something, such as a tape measure, that resembles a ribbon. (noun)
• A long thin strip: a ribbon of land along the shore. (noun)
• Tattered or ragged strips: a dress torn to ribbons. (noun)
• An inked strip of cloth used for making an impression, as in a typewriter. (noun)

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• "I can’t compete with that!) and a small trinket picked specifically for that person tied to the elaborate ribbon with even more elaborate ribbon… you know what?"
• "Grosgrain ribbon is a thicker ribbon which is woven with ridges in it."
• "Getting used to the ribbon is the main user complaint, but once past that it's not so bad."