1. the action or process of forming into ribbon-like strips or bands
2. decorative ribbons collectively or the use of ribbons as decoration

1. present participle of ribbon: forming into thin strips or bands

Examples

• The ribboning of the metal occurred during the manufacturing process.
• She admired the delicate ribboning on the wedding dress.
• The paint was ribboning as it dried in the heat.
• The ribboning effect created beautiful patterns in the fabric.
• Wind caused ribboning in the long grass.
• The cake decorator specialized in sugar ribboning techniques.