noun🔗ShareRippeAny 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"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.bodyanatomyorganphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippeA part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something"The bookshelf had several wooden ribs that helped support the heavy books. "Das Bücherregal hatte mehrere Holzrippen, die halfen, die schweren Bücher zu stützen.partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippe, RippenstückA cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones"For dinner, we had a delicious rib roast. "Zum Abendessen gab es einen köstlichen Rippenbraten.foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippeAny of several curved members attached to a ship's keel and extending upward and outward to form the framework of the hull"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.nauticalpartvehiclesailingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippeAny of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength"The airplane wing's ribs provided support and shape. "Die Rippen des Flugzeugflügels sorgten für Halt und Form.technicalvehiclepartmachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippeA long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault"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.architecturepartbuildinganatomystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippeA raised ridge in knitted material or in cloth"The sweater had a noticeable rib pattern along the sleeves. "Der Pullover hatte ein auffälliges Rippenmuster entlang der Ärmel.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippe, BlattaderThe main, or any of the prominent veins of a leaf"The botanist carefully examined the rib of the large, tropical leaf. "Der Botaniker untersuchte sorgfältig die Blattader des großen, tropischen Blattes.biologyplantnaturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStichelei, NeckereiA teasing joke"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.entertainmentcommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaarsträhneA single strand of hair."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.appearancebodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStange SellerieA stalk of celery."My salad has a crunchy rib of celery. "Mein Salat hat eine knackige Stange Sellerie.vegetablefoodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEhefrau, Weib(archaic, literary, humorous) A wife or woman."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".personliteraturefamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerrippen, mit Rippen versehenTo shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs."The architect ribbed the ceiling to create a more interesting design. "Der Architekt verrippte die Decke, um ein interessanteres Design zu schaffen.structurepartanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden necken, aufziehenTo tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way."He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts."Er wird wegen seiner unverschämten Hemden immer aufgezogen.communicationlanguageattitudeentertainmentactionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinschließen, umgebenTo enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in."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.structurearchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStreifen lassenTo leave strips of undisturbed ground between the furrows in ploughing (land)."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.agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEchter HundszungeHound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale)."The garden patch contained several examples of rib, a type of wildflower. "Das Gartenbeet enthielt mehrere Exemplare von Echter Hundszunge, einer Art Wildblume.plantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEchte BalsamkrautCostmary (Tanacetum balsamita)."My grandmother's garden has a beautiful rib plant. "Der Garten meiner Großmutter hat eine wunderschöne Echte Balsamkraut-Pflanze.plantvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrunnenkresseWatercress (Nasturtium officinale)."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.vegetableplantfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
