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rib is the dictionary form of Ribed Definition of rib
rib has definitions from the fields of zoology,anatomy,chemistry,food,architecture |
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[ noun ] support resembling the rib of an animal
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[ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
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[ noun ] a teasing remark
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[ verb ] subject to laughter or ridicule
Examples "The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house" "The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher" "His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday" |
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[ noun ] (chemistry,food) cut of meat including one or more ribs
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[ noun ] (architecture) a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
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[ verb ] form vertical ribs by knitting
Examples "A ribbed sweater" |
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[ noun ] (zoology) a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
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