Defn: Intercalated with slate; — said of a seam of coal. Raymond.
RIBBING
Rib"bing, n.
Defn: An assemblage or arrangement of ribs, as the timberwork for the support of an arch or coved ceiling, the veins in the leaves of some plants, ridges in the fabric of cloth, or the like.
RIBBON
Rib"bon, n. Etym: [OE. riban, OF. riban, F. ruban, probably of German
origin; cf. D. ringband collar, necklace, E. ring circle, and band.]
[Written also riband, ribband.]
1. 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.
2. A narrow strip or shred; as, a steel or magnesium ribbon; sails torn to ribbons.
3. (Shipbuilding)
Defn: Same as Rib-band.
4. pl.
Defn: Driving reins. [Cant] London Athenæum.