ro·band
| \ ˈrō-ˌband
, -bənd \
, -bənd \
Definition of roband
: a piece of spun yarn or marline used to fasten the head of a sail to a spar
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“Roband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roband. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of roband was in the 14th century
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