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noun

Rippen

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 :

"After the car accident, the doctor checked his ribs for any fractures. "

Nach dem Autounfall untersuchte der Arzt seine Rippen auf Brüche.

anatomy body organ physiology biology

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noun

Rippe, Strebe

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

Examples :

"The teacher added ribs to the kite's frame to make it stronger. "

Der Lehrer fügte dem Rahmen des Drachens Rippen hinzu, um ihn stabiler zu machen.

part structure anatomy

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noun

Rippchen

A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones

Examples :

"We grilled some delicious ribs for dinner last night. "

Wir haben gestern Abend köstliche Rippchen zum Abendessen gegrillt.

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noun

Rippen

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 carpenter carefully fitted the wooden ribs to the ship's keel, building the strong curve of its hull. "

Der Zimmermann passte die hölzernen Rippen sorgfältig an den Kiel des Schiffes an und baute so die starke Krümmung seines Rumpfes.

nautical part vehicle architecture sailing

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noun

Rippen

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

Examples :

"The model airplane's wing felt sturdy because of the thin wooden ribs inside. "

Der Flügel des Modellflugzeugs fühlte sich wegen der dünnen Holzrippen im Inneren stabil an.

technical vehicle part structure machine

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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 designed the cathedral ceiling with strong stone ribs that supported the vaulted structure. "

Der Architekt entwarf die Decke der Kathedrale mit starken Steinrippen, die die gewölbte Struktur trugen.

architecture anatomy part structure building

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noun

Rippe, Rippenmuster

A raised ridge in knitted material or in cloth

Examples :

"The cuffs of my sweater have ribs to help them stay snug on my wrists. "

Die Bündchen meines Pullovers haben Rippen, damit sie eng an meinen Handgelenken anliegen.

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noun

Rippen, Blattadern

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

Examples :

"The botanist pointed out the prominent ribs running down the length of the oak leaf. "

Der Botaniker wies auf die deutlich sichtbaren Blattadern hin, die sich über die gesamte Länge des Eichenblattes erstreckten.

plant biology part nature

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noun

Sticheleien, Neckereien

Examples :

""My friends gave me some good-natured ribs about my new haircut, but I knew they were just teasing." "

Meine Freunde haben mich wegen meines neuen Haarschnitts ein wenig geneckt, aber ich wusste, dass sie nur neckten.

entertainment language communication

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Eine einzelne Haarsträhne

A single strand of hair.

Examples :

"She brushed her hair and carefully separated the ribs that stuck together. "

Sie bürstete ihr Haar und trennte sorgfältig die einzelnen Haarsträhnen, die zusammenklebten.

appearance body part

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noun

Stange Sellerie

A stalk of celery.

Examples :

"My mom packed carrot sticks and celery ribs for my lunch today. "

Meine Mutter hat heute Karottensticks und Stangen Sellerie für mein Mittagessen eingepackt.

vegetable food plant

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Ehefrau, Weib

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

Examples :

"My grandfather, in his old-fashioned way, often referred to his wife as his "precious ribs." "

Mein Großvater, auf seine altmodische Art, bezeichnete seine Frau oft als seine „kostbaren Rippen“.

family human literature

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verb

Verrippen, mit Rippen versehen

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

Examples :

"The construction workers will rib the dome with steel before adding the concrete. "

Die Bauarbeiter werden die Kuppel vor dem Hinzufügen des Betons mit Stahl verrippen.

structure 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 immer wegen seiner unverschämten Hemden aufgezogen.

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verb

Einschließen, umgeben

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

Examples :

"The construction crew will rib the tunnel with steel supports to prevent collapse. "

Das Bauunternehmen wird den Tunnel mit Stahlstützen umschließen, um einen Einsturz zu verhindern.

structure building

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verb

Streifen unberührten Bodens beim Pflügen lassen

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

Examples :

"The farmer chose to rib the field, leaving strips of grass between the plowed rows to prevent soil erosion. "

Der Bauer entschied sich, das Feld zu streifen, wobei er Grasstreifen zwischen den gepflügten Reihen ließ, um Bodenerosion zu verhindern.

agriculture environment

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Hundszunge

Hound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale).

Examples :

"The farmer pointed out the ribs growing along the roadside, warning us to keep the cattle away from the potentially poisonous plant. "

Der Bauer zeigte auf die am Straßenrand wachsende Hundszunge und warnte uns, das Vieh von der potenziell giftigen Pflanze fernzuhalten.

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Balsamkraut

Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita).

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden has a lovely patch of ribs. "

Der Garten meiner Großmutter hat ein schönes Beet mit Balsamkraut.

plant vegetable

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Brunnenkresse

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale).

Examples :

"We added ribs (watercress) to the salad for a peppery flavor and a bit of green. "

Wir haben dem Salat Brunnenkresse für einen pfeffrigen Geschmack und etwas Grün hinzugefügt.

plant vegetable food biology