roband

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Robalito \Rob`a*li"to\
   [Webster 1913 Suppl.] Roband \Rob"and\, n. (Naut.)
   See {Roperand}.
   [1913 Webster]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Ropeband \Rope"band`\, n. (Naut.)
   A small piece of spun yarn or marline, used to fasten the
   head of the sail to the spar. [Written also {roband}, and
   {robbin}.]
   [1913 Webster]