ribs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts."

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

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

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

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

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