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roband

noun
ro·​band | \ ˈrō-ˌband How to pronounce roband (audio) , -bənd\

Definition of roband

: a piece of spun yarn or marline used to fasten the head of a sail to a spar

First Known Use of roband

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for roband

Middle English robend, robond, probably from Old Norse rāband, from rā sail yard + band band

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