What is another word for ribband?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪband] (IPA) 
Ribband, in the nautical context, refers to a strip of wood or metal that is used to reinforce the shape of a ship's frame. Some synonyms for it include keelson, strake, stringer, and garboard. A keelson is an internal structural piece of timber, and its function is to strengthen the keel and the overall framework of a vessel. A strake is also a strip of wood used for the same purpose. A stringer, on the other hand, is a longitudinal structural element that supports the decking of a ship. Lastly, a garboard is a timber or plank which runs from the keel to the waterline. All these words are essential for understanding the anatomy of a ship.
