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

Word History and Origins

Origin of roband¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of roband¹

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

Example Sentences

In a man-of-war, where they can send a man to every roband, and a couple to each earring, the job is fairly easy; but in a merchant-ship it means almost superhuman labour, from the scarcity of hands.

From Project Gutenberg

Guy resolving not to stand doting at a distance, went to Warwick Castle where Felice dwelt, she being daughter and heiress to Roband Earl of Warwick.

From Project Gutenberg