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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a narrow strip or band of colorful material used to hold the hair or to tie up presents.
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| definition 2: |
a long, narrow strip that looks like a ribbon, such as a measuring tape.
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| definition 3: |
(plural) torn or tattered strips; shreds.
My old shirt was torn to ribbons by my cat.- similar words:
- shred
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| related words: |
band, bar, belt, decoration |
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| derivations: |
ribbonlike (adj.), ribbony (adj.) |
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