noun🔗ShareCostillaAny 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. "Las costillas de mi abuela son bastante prominentes; ha estado trabajando duro en el jardín.bodyanatomyorganphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCostillaA 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. "La estantería tenía varias costillas de madera que ayudaban a sostener los libros pesados.partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCostilla, corte de carne con costillaA cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones"For dinner, we had a delicious rib roast. "Para la cena, comimos un delicioso asado de costilla.foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCostillaAny 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. "Las costillas del barco proporcionaron un fuerte soporte al casco, manteniéndolo robusto y seguro en las olas.nauticalpartvehiclesailingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCostillaAny of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength"The airplane wing's ribs provided support and shape. "Las costillas del ala del avión proporcionaron soporte y forma.technicalvehiclepartmachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCostillaA 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. "El arquitecto colocó cuidadosamente las costillas de piedra para sostener el techo abovedado de la nueva biblioteca de la escuela.architecturepartbuildinganatomystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCostillaA raised ridge in knitted material or in cloth"The sweater had a noticeable rib pattern along the sleeves. "El suéter tenía un patrón de costilla notable a lo largo de las mangas.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVena, nervaduraThe main, or any of the prominent veins of a leaf"The botanist carefully examined the rib of the large, tropical leaf. "El botánico examinó cuidadosamente la vena de la gran hoja tropical.biologyplantnaturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBroma, burlaA teasing joke"My brother told a rib about my new haircut, saying it looked like a bird's nest. "Mi hermano contó una broma sobre mi nuevo corte de pelo, diciendo que parecía un nido de pájaros.entertainmentcommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMechón de peloA single strand of hair."The cat's fur was so soft, each rib of its coat felt like spun gold. "El pelaje del gato era tan suave que cada mechón de su abrigo se sentía como oro hilado.appearancebodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTallo de apioA stalk of celery."My salad has a crunchy rib of celery. "Mi ensalada tiene un tallo de apio crujiente.vegetablefoodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEsposa, mujer(archaic, literary, humorous) A wife or woman."My grandfather, in his quaint way, often referred to his wife as his "rib." "Mi abuelo, a su manera pintoresca, a menudo se refería a su esposa como su "esposa".personliteraturefamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDotar de costillas, reforzar con costillasTo shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs."The architect ribbed the ceiling to create a more interesting design. "El arquitecto dotó de costillas el techo para crear un diseño más interesante.structurepartanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBurlarse, tomar el peloTo tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way."He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts."Siempre se burlan de él por sus camisas escandalosas.communicationlanguageattitudeentertainmentactionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncerrar, protegerTo 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. "Las sólidas paredes del aula encierran la pequeña zona de estudio, protegiendo a los estudiantes del ruido del pasillo.structurearchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDejar franjas de tierra sin labrar entre los surcos al ararTo leave strips of undisturbed ground between the furrows in ploughing (land)."The farmer ribbed the field to help the soil retain moisture. "El agricultor dejó franjas en el campo para ayudar al suelo a retener la humedad.agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCynoglossum officinaleHound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale)."The garden patch contained several examples of rib, a type of wildflower. "El parterre del jardín contenía varios ejemplos de Cynoglossum officinale, un tipo de flor silvestre.plantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHierba de San LorenzoCostmary (Tanacetum balsamita)."My grandmother's garden has a beautiful rib plant. "El jardín de mi abuela tiene una hermosa planta de hierba de San Lorenzo.plantvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBerroWatercress (Nasturtium officinale)."My grandmother often adds a few leaves of rib to her salad for a peppery taste. "Mi abuela a menudo añade unas hojas de berro a su ensalada para darle un sabor picante.vegetableplantfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
