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rib

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noun

Rippe

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

Examples :

"My grandmother's ribs are quite prominent; she's been working hard in the garden. "

Die Rippen meiner Großmutter sind ziemlich ausgeprägt; sie hat hart im Garten gearbeitet.

body anatomy organ physiology

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noun

Rippe

A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something

Examples :

"The bookshelf had several wooden ribs that helped support the heavy books. "

Das Bücherregal hatte mehrere Holzrippen, die halfen, die schweren Bücher zu stützen.

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noun

Rippe, Rippenstück

A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones

Examples :

"For dinner, we had a delicious rib roast. "

Zum Abendessen gab es einen köstlichen Rippenbraten.

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noun

Rippe

Any of several curved members attached to a ship's keel and extending upward and outward to form the framework of the hull

Examples :

"The ship's ribs provided strong support for the hull, keeping it sturdy and safe in the waves. "

Die Rippen des Schiffs boten dem Rumpf starken Halt und hielten ihn in den Wellen stabil und sicher.

nautical part vehicle sailing structure

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noun

Rippe

Any of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength

Examples :

"The airplane wing's ribs provided support and shape. "

Die Rippen des Flugzeugflügels sorgten für Halt und Form.

technical vehicle part machine structure

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noun

Rippe

A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault

Examples :

"The architect carefully placed the stone ribs to support the vaulted ceiling of the school's new library. "

Der Architekt platzierte die steinernen Rippen sorgfältig, um die gewölbte Decke der neuen Bibliothek der Schule zu stützen.

architecture part building anatomy structure

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noun

Rippe

A raised ridge in knitted material or in cloth

Examples :

"The sweater had a noticeable rib pattern along the sleeves. "

Der Pullover hatte ein auffälliges Rippenmuster entlang der Ärmel.

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noun

Rippe, Blattader

The main, or any of the prominent veins of a leaf

Examples :

"The botanist carefully examined the rib of the large, tropical leaf. "

Der Botaniker untersuchte sorgfältig die Blattader des großen, tropischen Blattes.

biology plant nature part

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noun

Stichelei, Neckerei

Examples :

"My brother told a rib about my new haircut, saying it looked like a bird's nest. "

Mein Bruder machte sich mit einer Stichelei über meinen neuen Haarschnitt lustig und sagte, er sähe aus wie ein Vogelnest.

entertainment communication language

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noun

Haarsträhne

A single strand of hair.

Examples :

"The cat's fur was so soft, each rib of its coat felt like spun gold. "

Das Fell der Katze war so weich, jede Haarsträhne ihres Fells fühlte sich wie gesponnenes Gold an.

appearance body part

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noun

Stange Sellerie

A stalk of celery.

Examples :

"My salad has a crunchy rib of celery. "

Mein Salat hat eine knackige Stange Sellerie.

vegetable food plant

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noun

Ehefrau, Weib

(archaic, literary, humorous) A wife or woman.

Examples :

"My grandfather, in his quaint way, often referred to his wife as his "rib." "

Mein Großvater bezeichnete seine Frau auf seine eigentümliche Art oft als seine "Ehefrau".

person literature family

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verb

Verrippen, mit Rippen versehen

To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.

Examples :

"The architect ribbed the ceiling to create a more interesting design. "

Der Architekt verrippte die Decke, um ein interessanteres Design zu schaffen.

structure part anatomy body

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verb

Jemanden necken, aufziehen

To tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way.

Examples :

"He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts."

Er wird wegen seiner unverschämten Hemden immer aufgezogen.

communication language attitude entertainment action person

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verb

Einschließen, umgeben

To enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in.

Examples :

"The sturdy walls of the classroom rib the small study area, protecting the students from the noise of the hallway. "

Die stabilen Wände des Klassenzimmers umschließen den kleinen Lernbereich und schützen die Schüler vor dem Lärm des Flurs.

structure architecture building

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verb

Streifen lassen

To leave strips of undisturbed ground between the furrows in ploughing (land).

Examples :

"The farmer ribbed the field to help the soil retain moisture. "

Der Bauer ließ Streifen auf dem Feld, um die Feuchtigkeit im Boden zu halten.

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noun

Echter Hundszunge

Hound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale).

Examples :

"The garden patch contained several examples of rib, a type of wildflower. "

Das Gartenbeet enthielt mehrere Exemplare von Echter Hundszunge, einer Art Wildblume.

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Echte Balsamkraut

Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita).

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden has a beautiful rib plant. "

Der Garten meiner Großmutter hat eine wunderschöne Echte Balsamkraut-Pflanze.

plant vegetable

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Brunnenkresse

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale).

Examples :

"My grandmother often adds a few leaves of rib to her salad for a peppery taste. "

Meine Großmutter fügt ihrem Salat oft ein paar Blätter Brunnenkresse für einen pfeffrigen Geschmack hinzu.

vegetable plant food