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roband

[ rob-uhnd ]

noun

, Nautical.
  1. a short piece of spun yarn or other material, used to secure a sail to a yard, gaff, or the like.

roband

/ ˈrəʊbənd; ˈrɒbənd /

noun

  1. nautical a piece of marline used for fastening a sail to a spar

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Word History and Origins

Origin of roband1

1755–65; < Dutch raband, equivalent to ra sailyard + band band 2

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Word History and Origins

Origin of roband1

C18: probably related to Middle Dutch rabant , from ra sailyard + bant band

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