Rōpe'-bānd, n.
n. (Naut.) A small piece of spun-yarn or marline, used to confine the head of the sail to the yard or gaff. [Written also roband and robbin.] See ROBBIN. Dana.
n. (Naut.) A small piece of spun-yarn or marline, used to confine the head of the sail to the yard or gaff. [Written also roband and robbin.] See ROBBIN. Dana.