verb🔗ShareVerrippen, mit Rippen versehenTo shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs."The architect is ribbing the dome with steel supports to make it stronger. "Der Architekt verrippt die Kuppel mit Stahlstützen, um sie stabiler zu machen.structurematerialpartarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufziehen, neckenTo 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.communicationlanguageentertainmentactioncharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinschließen, umgebenTo enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in."The workers were ribbing the foundation with steel bars to reinforce it before pouring the concrete. "Die Arbeiter umgaben das Fundament mit Stahlstangen, um es zu verstärken, bevor sie den Beton gossen.architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStreifen lassenTo leave strips of undisturbed ground between the furrows in ploughing (land)."The farmer was careful when ribbing the field, leaving strips of soil to help prevent erosion after the heavy rains. "Der Bauer war vorsichtig, als er das Feld streifte und Streifen von Erde zurückließ, um die Bodenerosion nach den starken Regenfällen zu verhindern.agricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSticheleien, NeckereienThe action of the verb to rib."The friendly ribbing between teammates helped them stay motivated during the tough practice. "Die freundlichen Sticheleien zwischen den Teamkollegen halfen ihnen, während des anstrengenden Trainings motiviert zu bleiben.communicationentertainmentactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippe, RippenA rib, or the collective ribs, on an object."The sweater had a thick ribbing around the collar and cuffs for extra warmth. "Der Pullover hatte eine dicke Rippe um den Kragen und die Ärmelbündchen für zusätzliche Wärme.partmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStichelei, NeckereiAn instance of teasing.""After missing the easy question, Mark endured some playful ribbing from his friends." "Nachdem Mark die einfache Frage verpasst hatte, ertrug er einige spielerische Sticheleien von seinen Freunden.entertainmentcommunicationattitudehumanactionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
