English to English
rib
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noun (n)
- support resembling the rib of an animal(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)(noun.body)source: wordnet30
- cut of meat including one or more ribs(noun.food)source: wordnet30
- a teasing remark(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant(noun.body)source: wordnet30
- a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- One of the curved bones attached to the vertebral column and supporting the lateral walls of the thorax.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- form vertical ribs by knitting(verb.creation)Example:
A ribbed sweater.
source: wordnet30 - To furnish with ribs; to form with rising lines and channels; as, to rib cloth.(verb)source: webster1913
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