Definitions for RIBrɪb
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ribrɪb(n.; v.)ribbed, rib•bing.
(n.)one of a series of curved bones that are articulated with the vertebrae and occur in pairs, 12 in humans, on each side of the vertebrate body, certain pairs being connected with the sternum and forming the thoracic wall.
a cut of meat containing a rib.
ribs,
Category: Common Vocabulary
Ref: spareribs .
one of several archlike members of a vault supporting it at the groins and defining its distinct surfaces. one of several ornamental projecting bands or moldings on the surface of a vault or ceiling dividing the surface into panels.
Category: Architecture
something resembling a rib in form, position, or use, as a supporting part:
the ribs of an umbrella
any of the curved framing members in a ship's hull that rise upward and outward from the keel; frame.
Category: Nautical, Navy
a primary vein of a leaf.
a vertical ridge in cloth, esp. in knitted fabrics. a ridge, as in poplin or rep, caused by heavy yarn.
Category: Textiles
a wife (in allusion to the creation of Eve. Gen. 2:21–22).
(v.t.)to furnish or strengthen with ribs.
to enclose as with ribs.
to mark with riblike ridges or markings.
Origin of rib:
bef. 900; ME, OE rib(b); c. G Rippe
ribrɪb(v.t.)ribbed, rib•bing.
to tease; make fun of.
Origin of rib:
1925–30, Amer.; appar. short for rib-tickle (v.)
Princeton's WordNet
rib(noun)
support resembling the rib of an animal
rib, costa(noun)
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)
rib(noun)
cut of meat including one or more ribs
rib(noun)
a teasing remark
rib(noun)
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
rib(verb)
a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
rib(verb)
form vertical ribs by knitting
"A ribbed sweater"
ridicule, roast, guy, blackguard, laugh at, jest at, rib, make fun, poke fun(verb)
subject to laughter or ridicule
"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"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
rib(noun)ɪb
one of the curved bones that protects the organs in the chest
a cracked rib
ribɪb
a piece of meat with a rib bone still in it
barbecued ribs
Wiktionary
rib(Noun)
Any 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
rib(Noun)
A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something
rib(Noun)
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones
rib(Noun)
Any of several curved members attached to a ship's keel and extending upward and outward to form the framework of the hull
rib(Noun)
Any of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength
rib(Noun)
A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault
rib(Noun)
A raised ridge in knitted material or in cloth
rib(Noun)
The main, or any of the prominent veins of a leaf
rib(Noun)
A teasing joke
rib(Verb)
To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs
rib(Verb)
To tease or make fun of someone
He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts.
rib(Noun)
A single strand of hair.
rib(Noun)
A stalk of celery.
Webster Dictionary
Rib(noun)
one of the curved bones attached to the vertebral column and supporting the lateral walls of the thorax
Rib(noun)
that which resembles a rib in form or use
Rib(noun)
one of the timbers, or bars of iron or steel, that branch outward and upward from the keel, to support the skin or planking, and give shape and strength to the vessel
Rib(noun)
a ridge, fin, or wing, as on a plate, cylinder, beam, etc., to strengthen or stiffen it
Rib(noun)
one of the rods on which the cover of an umbrella is extended
Rib(noun)
a prominent line or ridge, as in cloth
Rib(noun)
a longitudinal strip of metal uniting the barrels of a double-barreled gun
Rib(noun)
the chief nerve, or one of the chief nerves, of a leaf
Rib(noun)
any longitudinal ridge in a plant
Rib(noun)
in Gothic vaulting, one of the primary members of the vault. These are strong arches, meeting and crossing one another, dividing the whole space into triangles, which are then filled by vaulted construction of lighter material. Hence, an imitation of one of these in wood, plaster, or the like
Rib(noun)
a projecting mold, or group of moldings, forming with others a pattern, as on a ceiling, ornamental door, or the like
Rib(noun)
solid coal on the side of a gallery; solid ore in a vein
Rib(noun)
an elongated pillar of ore or coal left as a support
Rib(noun)
a wife; -- in allusion to Eve, as made out of Adam's rib
Rib(verb)
to furnish with ribs; to form with rising lines and channels; as, to rib cloth
Rib(verb)
to inclose, as with ribs, and protect; to shut in
Translations for RIB
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
rib(noun)
any one of the bones which curve round and forward from the backbone, enclosing the heart and lungs.
- ribAfrikaans
- ضِلْعArabic
- реброBulgarian
- costelaPortuguese (BR)
- žebroCzech
- die RippeGerman
- ribbenDanish
- πλευρό, παΐδιGreek
- costillaSpanish
- roieEstonian
- دندهFarsi
- kylkiluuFinnish
- côteFrench
- צֶלָעHebrew
- पसली की हड्डीHindi
- rebroCroatian
- bordaHungarian
- rusukIndonesian
- rif(bein)Icelandic
- costa, costolaItalian
- 肋骨Japanese
- 갈빗대Korean
- šonkaulisLithuanian
- ribaLatvian
- tulang rusukMalay
- ribDutch
- ribbeinNorwegian
- żebroPolish
- دندهPersian
- پوښتۍPashto
- costelaPortuguese
- coastăRomanian
- реброRussian
- rebroSlovak
- rebroSlovenian
- rebroSerbian
- revbenSwedish
- ซี่โครงThai
- kaburga kemiğiTurkish
- 肋骨Chinese (Trad.)
- реброUkrainian
- پسلیUrdu
- xương sườnVietnamese
- 肋骨Chinese (Simp.)
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