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ribbing

/ˈɹɪbɪŋ/

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verb

Dotar de costillas, dar costillas a

To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Burlarse, tomar el pelo

To tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way.

Examples :

"He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts."

Siempre se burlan de él por sus camisas escandalosas.

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verb

Encerrar, rodear

To enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Dejar franjas de tierra sin labrar

To leave strips of undisturbed ground between the furrows in ploughing (land).

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Burlas, bromas

The action of the verb to rib.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Costilla, costillas

A rib, or the collective ribs, on an object.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Broma, burla

An instance of teasing.

Examples :

""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.

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