rib
noun
- 1
support resembling the rib of an animal
- 2
a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
- 3
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
- 4
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)
- 5
a teasing remark
- 6
cut of meat including one or more ribs
verb
- 1
subject to laughter or ridicule
The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house
The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher
- 2
form vertical ribs by knitting
A ribbed sweater
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