noun🔗ShareCôteAny 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. "Les côtes de ma grand-mère sont assez proéminentes ; elle a beaucoup travaillé dans le jardin.bodyanatomyorganphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNervureA 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. "L'étagère avait plusieurs nervures en bois qui aidaient à soutenir les livres lourds.partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCôte, morceau de côteA cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones"For dinner, we had a delicious rib roast. "Pour le dîner, nous avons mangé un délicieux rôti de côtes.foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNervureAny 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. "Les nervures du navire fournissaient un solide soutien à la coque, la maintenant robuste et sûre dans les vagues.nauticalpartvehiclesailingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNervureAny of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength"The airplane wing's ribs provided support and shape. "Les nervures de l'aile de l'avion ont fourni soutien et forme.technicalvehiclepartmachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNervureA 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. "L'architecte a soigneusement placé les nervures en pierre pour soutenir le plafond voûté de la nouvelle bibliothèque de l'école.architecturepartbuildinganatomystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCôteA raised ridge in knitted material or in cloth"The sweater had a noticeable rib pattern along the sleeves. "Le pull avait un motif de côte visible le long des manches.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNervureThe main, or any of the prominent veins of a leaf"The botanist carefully examined the rib of the large, tropical leaf. "Le botaniste a examiné attentivement la nervure de la grande feuille tropicale.biologyplantnaturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTaquinerie, plaisanterieA teasing joke"My brother told a rib about my new haircut, saying it looked like a bird's nest. "Mon frère a fait une plaisanterie sur ma nouvelle coupe de cheveux, disant qu'elle ressemblait à un nid d'oiseau.entertainmentcommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMèche de cheveuxA single strand of hair."The cat's fur was so soft, each rib of its coat felt like spun gold. "La fourrure du chat était si douce, chaque mèche de son pelage ressemblait à de l'or filé.appearancebodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBranche de céleriA stalk of celery."My salad has a crunchy rib of celery. "Ma salade contient une branche de céleri croquante.vegetablefoodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉpouse, femme(archaic, literary, humorous) A wife or woman."My grandfather, in his quaint way, often referred to his wife as his "rib." "Mon grand-père, à sa manière singulière, appelait souvent sa femme sa "femme".personliteraturefamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDonner des côtes à, renforcer avec des côtesTo shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs."The architect ribbed the ceiling to create a more interesting design. "L'architecte a renforcé le plafond avec des côtes pour créer un design plus intéressant.structurepartanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTaquiner, charrierTo tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way."He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts."On le taquine toujours à cause de ses chemises extravagantes.communicationlanguageattitudeentertainmentactionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnfermer, protégerTo 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. "Les murs solides de la salle de classe enferment le petit coin d'étude, protégeant les élèves du bruit du couloir.structurearchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLaisser des bandes de terre non labouréeTo leave strips of undisturbed ground between the furrows in ploughing (land)."The farmer ribbed the field to help the soil retain moisture. "Le fermier a laissé des bandes de terre non labourée dans le champ pour aider le sol à conserver l'humidité.agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLangue de chien officinaleHound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale)."The garden patch contained several examples of rib, a type of wildflower. "Le coin de jardin contenait plusieurs spécimens de langue de chien officinale, un type de fleur sauvage.plantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMenthe-coqCostmary (Tanacetum balsamita)."My grandmother's garden has a beautiful rib plant. "Le jardin de ma grand-mère a une belle plante de menthe-coq.plantvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCresson de fontaineWatercress (Nasturtium officinale)."My grandmother often adds a few leaves of rib to her salad for a peppery taste. "Ma grand-mère ajoute souvent quelques feuilles de cresson de fontaine à sa salade pour un goût poivré.vegetableplantfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
