Ribbon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004844",
  "term": "Ribbon",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A narrow, continuous plate or batten used in shipbuilding to define the sheer line and other hull curves during the framing process. It is temporarily fastened to the frames, serving as a guide for fairing the hull and positioning the shell plating. Unlike permanent strakes, ribbons are removed after the main hull plates are fitted and secured.",
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Zierleiste",
    "es": "ribbon",
    "fr": "ribbon"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ribbon/"
}