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ribbing

/ˈɹɪbɪŋ/

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verb

Verrippen, mit Rippen versehen

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

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Aufziehen, necken

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.

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verb

Einschließen, umgeben

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

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Streifen lassen

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

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Sticheleien, Neckereien

The action of the verb to rib.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Rippe, Rippen

A rib, or the collective ribs, on an object.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Stichelei, Neckerei

An instance of teasing.

Examples :

""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.

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