verb🔗ShareDotar de costillas, dar costillas aTo shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs."The architect is ribbing the dome with steel supports to make it stronger. "El arquitecto está dotando la cúpula de costillas con soportes de acero para hacerla más fuerte.structurematerialpartarchitecturebuildingChat 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.communicationlanguageentertainmentactioncharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncerrar, rodearTo enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in."The workers were ribbing the foundation with steel bars to reinforce it before pouring the concrete. "Los trabajadores estaban rodeando la base con barras de acero para reforzarla antes de verter el hormigón.architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDejar franjas de tierra sin labrarTo leave strips of undisturbed ground between the furrows in ploughing (land)."The farmer was careful when ribbing the field, leaving strips of soil to help prevent erosion after the heavy rains. "El agricultor tuvo cuidado al dejar franjas de tierra sin labrar en el campo, dejando tiras de suelo para ayudar a prevenir la erosión después de las fuertes lluvias.agricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBurlas, bromasThe action of the verb to rib."The friendly ribbing between teammates helped them stay motivated during the tough practice. "Las burlas amistosas entre los compañeros de equipo les ayudaron a mantenerse motivados durante la dura práctica.communicationentertainmentactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCostilla, costillasA rib, or the collective ribs, on an object."The sweater had a thick ribbing around the collar and cuffs for extra warmth. "El suéter tenía unas costillas gruesas alrededor del cuello y los puños para mayor calidez.partmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBroma, burlaAn instance of teasing.""After missing the easy question, Mark endured some playful ribbing from his friends." "Después de fallar la pregunta fácil, Mark soportó algunas bromas juguetonas de sus amigos.entertainmentcommunicationattitudehumanactionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
