noun🔗ShareRippenAny 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"After the car accident, the doctor checked his ribs for any fractures. "Nach dem Autounfall untersuchte der Arzt seine Rippen auf Brüche.anatomybodyorganphysiologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippe, StrebeA part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something"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.partstructureanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippchenA cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones"We grilled some delicious ribs for dinner last night. "Wir haben gestern Abend köstliche Rippchen zum Abendessen gegrillt.foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippenAny of several curved members attached to a ship's keel and extending upward and outward to form the framework of the hull"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.nauticalpartvehiclearchitecturesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippenAny of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength"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.technicalvehiclepartstructuremachineChat 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 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.architectureanatomypartstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippe, RippenmusterA raised ridge in knitted material or in cloth"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.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRippen, BlattadernThe main, or any of the prominent veins of a leaf"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.plantbiologypartnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSticheleien, NeckereienA teasing joke""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.entertainmentlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEine einzelne HaarsträhneA single strand of hair."She brushed her hair and carefully separated the ribs that stuck together. "Sie bürstete ihr Haar und trennte sorgfältig die einzelnen Haarsträhnen, die zusammenklebten.appearancebodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStange SellerieA stalk of celery."My mom packed carrot sticks and celery ribs for my lunch today. "Meine Mutter hat heute Karottensticks und Stangen Sellerie für mein Mittagessen eingepackt.vegetablefoodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEhefrau, Weib(archaic, literary, humorous) A wife or woman."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“.familyhumanliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerrippen, mit Rippen versehenTo shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs."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.structureanatomybodyChat 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 immer wegen seiner unverschämten Hemden aufgezogen.languagecommunicationentertainmenthumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinschließen, umgebenTo enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in."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.structurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStreifen unberührten Bodens beim Pflügen lassenTo leave strips of undisturbed ground between the furrows in ploughing (land)."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.agricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHundszungeHound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale)."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.plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBalsamkrautCostmary (Tanacetum balsamita)."My grandmother's garden has a lovely patch of ribs. "Der Garten meiner Großmutter hat ein schönes Beet mit Balsamkraut.plantvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrunnenkresseWatercress (Nasturtium officinale)."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.plantvegetablefoodbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
