sash ribbon

noun

1. a strip of steel or aluminum alloy for connecting a vertically sliding window sash with a counterweight.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sash ribbon¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

The sash ribbon, folded as instructed, is tied round the fancy boxes together with the string of sausages, with black tape.

From Project Gutenberg

The chief, however, and the one immediately under consideration, is the production therefrom of a host of heterogeneous articles, of which the following list will give an idea: Fifty yards of sash ribbon, eight inches wide.—The ribbon should be folded over and over, in large pleats, so that it can be readily taken from the hat.

From Project Gutenberg

With a few finishing touches to Emily’s sash ribbon, Kathleen went off to make her own gorgeous toilet for her afternoon out.

From Project Gutenberg

My, I feel as if I could throw that Dresden sash ribbon on the floor and stamp on it, I’m so tired of seeing it!

From Project Gutenberg

Agnes had coaxed her into a white dress as being the least startling garment she possessed, and she was like a Stothard picture with her high waist, her blue sash ribbon, her slender neck and brilliant head.

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