typewriter ribbon

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A typewriter ribbon is a long, narrow strip of fabric or film coated with ink, housed within a cartridge or spool, designed to be struck by the typebars of a typewriter in order to transfer characters onto paper. Usage The term "typewriter ribbon" refers specifically to the consumable ink supply for a manual or electric typewriter. It is a compound noun where "typewriter" func...