rib

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

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  Rhymes: -ɪb

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rib (plural ribs)

1. Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum
2. A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something
3. A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones
4. (nautical) Any of several curved members attached to a ship's keel and extending upward and outward to form the framework of the hull
5. Any of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength
6. (architecture) A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault
7. A raised ridge in knitted material or in cloth
8. (botany) The main, or any of the prominent veins of a leaf
9. A teasing joke
10. (Ireland) (colloquial) A single strand of hair.

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to rib (third-person singular simple present ribs, present participle ribbing, simple past and past participle ribbed)

1. To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs
2. To tease or make fun of someone

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• ribcage
• rib eye
• spare rib
• ribbed vault
• grey rib

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