ribbon

1. is a type of: object, physical object - a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
   subtypes: blade - something long and thin resembling a blade of grass
   same as: thread
2. is a type of: accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
   subtypes:

   • congressional medal of honor, medal of honor - the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'
   • distinguished service medal - a United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility
   • distinguished service cross - a United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy
   • navy cross - a United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy
   • distinguished flying cross - a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight
   • air medal - a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight
   • silver star, silver star medal - a United States military decoration for gallantry in action
   • bronze star, bronze star medal - a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight)
   • order of the purple heart, purple heart - a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action
   • oak leaf cluster - a United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal before
   • victoria cross - a British military decoration for gallantry
   • distinguished conduct medal - a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field
   • distinguished service order - a British military decoration for special service in action
   • croix de guerre - a French military decoration for gallantry
   • medaille militaire - a French military decoration
   same as: decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm
3. is a type of: slip, strip - artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
   is a part of: typewriter - hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
   same as: typewriter ribbon
4. is a type of: notion - (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items
   subtypes: riband, ribband - a ribbon used as a decoration

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