Ribbon

English Meaning

A fillet or narrow woven fabric, commonly of silk, used for trimming some part of a woman's attire, for badges, and other decorative purposes.

1. A narrow strip or band of fine fabric, such as satin or velvet, finished at the edges and used for trimming, tying, or finishing.
2. Something, such as a tape measure, that resembles a ribbon.
3. A long thin strip: a ribbon of land along the shore.
4. Tattered or ragged strips: a dress torn to ribbons.
5. An inked strip of cloth used for making an impression, as in a typewriter.
6. A band of colored cloth signifying membership in an order or the award of a prize.
7. A strip of colored cloth worn on the left breast of a uniform to indicate the award of a medal or decoration.
8. Informal Reins for driving horses.
9. See ledger board.
10. To decorate or tie with ribbons.
11. To tear into ribbons or shreds.