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RIBBONLIKE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ribbonlike mean?
• RIBBONLIKE (adjective)
The adjective RIBBONLIKE has 1 sense:
1. long and thin; resembling a ribbon
Familiarity information: RIBBONLIKE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Long and thin; resembling a ribbon
Synonyms:
ribbonlike; ribbony
Context example:
ribbonlike noodles
Similar:
thin (of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section)
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