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rock-ribbed

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. rock-ribbed, rockboundadjective

    abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps

    "the rock-ribbed coast of Maine"

  2. die-hard(a), rock-ribbedadjective

    tradition-bound and obstinately opinionated

    "an inflexible (or die-hard) conservative"; "rock-ribbed republican"

Wiktionary

  1. rock-ribbedadjective

    having rocky cliffs or outcroppings

  2. rock-ribbedadjective

    obstinately firm and unyielding in one's opinions

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  1. rock-ribbed

    Rock-ribbed refers to something extremely firm, sturdy, and unyielding, often used to describe a person's strong principles or beliefs. It originates from the literal meaning of a rock formation created by prominent, hard, erosion-resistant bands of rock. In a broader sense, it can be used to evoke a sense of unwavering resilience or strength.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rock-ribbed in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rock-ribbed in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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