Meaning of 'rib'

Find the meaning of the word ‘rib’

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Meaning of ‘rib’

8 definitions found.

rib

noun

support resembling the rib of an animal

noun

a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling

noun

a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant

noun

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)

Synonyms: costa

noun

a teasing remark

noun

cut of meat including one or more ribs

verb

subject to laughter or ridicule

Synonyms: ridicule

verb

form vertical ribs by knitting

Example: "A ribbed sweater"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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