nounπShareAny 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. "bodyanatomyorganphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones"For dinner, we had a delicious rib roast. "foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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. "nauticalpartvehiclesailingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength"The airplane wing's ribs provided support and shape. "technicalvehiclepartmachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "architecturepartbuildinganatomystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA raised ridge in knitted material or in cloth"The sweater had a noticeable rib pattern along the sleeves. "materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe main, or any of the prominent veins of a leaf"The botanist carefully examined the rib of the large, tropical leaf. "biologyplantnaturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA teasing joke"My brother told a rib about my new haircut, saying it looked like a bird's nest. "entertainmentcommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA single strand of hair."The cat's fur was so soft, each rib of its coat felt like spun gold. "appearancebodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stalk of celery."My salad has a crunchy rib of celery. "vegetablefoodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(archaic, literary, humorous) A wife or woman."My grandfather, in his quaint way, often referred to his wife as his "rib." "personliteraturefamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs."The architect ribbed the ceiling to create a more interesting design. "structurepartanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way."He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts."communicationlanguageattitudeentertainmentactionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "structurearchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave strips of undisturbed ground between the furrows in ploughing (land)."The farmer ribbed the field to help the soil retain moisture. "agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale)."The garden patch contained several examples of rib, a type of wildflower. "plantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCostmary (Tanacetum balsamita)."My grandmother's garden has a beautiful rib plant. "plantvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWatercress (Nasturtium officinale)."My grandmother often adds a few leaves of rib to her salad for a peppery taste. "vegetableplantfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading