ribbon

(noun) any long object resembling a thin line. Synonyms: thread. Examples: "A mere ribbon of land." "The lighted ribbon of traffic." "From the air the road was a grey thread." "A thread of smoke climbed upward."

(noun) an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event. Synonyms: decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm.

(noun) a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter. Synonyms: typewriter ribbon.

(noun) notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming.