rib
1one 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, as beef, containing a rib.
ribs, spareribs (def. 2).
Architecture.
any of several archlike members of a vault supporting it at the groins, defining its distinct surfaces, or dividing these surfaces into panels: including ogives and tiercerons.
any of several molded members or moldings, including ridge ribs and liernes, and on the surface of a vault accenting the ridges or dividing the surface into panels.
something resembling a rib in form, position, or use, as a supporting or strengthening part.
a structural member that supports the shape of something: an umbrella rib.
Nautical. any of the curved framing members in a ship's hull that rise upward and outward from the keel; frame.
a stiffening beam cast as part of a concrete slab.
a primary vein of a leaf.
a vertical ridge in cloth, especially in knitted fabrics.
a ridge, as in poplin or rep, caused by heavy yarn.
a wife (in humorous allusion to the creation of Eve. Genesis 2:21–22).
Ceramics. a scraper for smoothing clay being thrown on a potter's wheel.
a metal ridge running along the top of the barrel of a firearm to simplify aligning the sights.
a longitudinal strip of metal joining the barrels of a double-barreled gun.
to furnish or strengthen with ribs.
to enclose as with ribs.
to mark with riblike ridges or markings.
Origin of rib
1Other words from rib
- rib·ber, noun
- rib·less, adjective
- rib·like, adjective
Words Nearby rib
Other definitions for rib (2 of 2)
to tease; make fun of.
Origin of rib
2Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024
How to use rib in a sentence
That weekend, Willie made prime rib, which Renee said was the best she’s ever had.
Date Lab: One of our setups is still going strong two years later. We caught up with Willie and Renee for an update. | Marin Cogan | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostOf course, I remember another where he did the same and took a really hard shot to the ribs and lost the ball on the way down.
The Packers Kicked A Field Goal, Josh Allen Had A Bad Day, And The GOAT And Baby GOAT Are Super Bowl-Bound | Sara Ziegler (sara.ziegler@fivethirtyeight.com) | January 25, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightThroughout the ride, Dennis said, Danese put his knee on his back, punched him several times in the face and pulled his neck back in a prolonged chokehold while punching his ribs.
Still Can’t Breathe | by Topher Sanders, ProPublica, and Yoav Gonen, THE CITY, video by Lucas Waldron, ProPublica | January 21, 2021 | ProPublicaPopular materials for these winter hats include wool, cashmere, and rib-knit.
Best winter hats: Comfortable hats to keep you warm | Carsen Joenk | January 20, 2021 | Popular-ScienceAll-everything defensive tackle Aaron Donald exited the Rams’ first-round victory with a rib injury.
What to know from NFL playoffs first round: Lamar Jackson wins and Tom Brady finds a way | Adam Kilgore | January 11, 2021 | Washington Post
Veselka layered its latke with pork goulash, and Toloache added beef short rib chorizo.
Maybe I could turn all these quarters into some kind of rib-sticking casserole.
She suffered 10 broken bones, missing and broken teeth, a fractured rib, and a severely ruptured liver.
Deep Thoughts from War Machine's Sexist, Racist Prison Blog | Melissa Leon | August 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFrench and Crown one rib rack and season with salt and pepper, cover exposed bones with foil, cook in oven at 350 for 2.5 hours.
Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship | Harley Morenstein | July 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLast year his left shoulder was dislocated, and a week later he was hospitalized for ten days with torn rib cartilages.
Benny gave them no peace at all until they had admired his wonderful new stockings, and felt of each rib.
The Box-Car Children | Gertrude Chandler WarnerIf glue is used, there is danger of breaking two or more ribs, should it be necessary to remove a broken or defective rib.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 | VariousHe cud devote his life to paintin' wan rib iv a fan, f'r which he got two dollars, or he cud become a cab horse.
Mr. Dooley Says | Finley DunneA rib springs from the additional shafts to the centre of the corner column.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Carlisle | C. King EleyThe rapier had penetrated, just under the right breast, almost to the rib.
The Child of Pleasure | Gabriele D'Annunzio
British Dictionary definitions for rib (1 of 2)
/ (rɪb) /
any of the 24 curved elastic arches of bone that together form the chest wall in man. All are attached behind to the thoracic part of the spinal column: Technical name: costa Compare true rib, false ribs, floating rib
the corresponding bone in other vertebrates
a cut of meat including one or more ribs
a part or element similar in function or appearance to a rib, esp a structural or supporting member or a raised strip or ridge
a structural member in a wing that extends from the leading edge to the trailing edge and maintains the shape of the wing surface
a projecting moulding or band on the underside of a vault or ceiling, which may be structural or ornamental
one of a series of raised rows in knitted fabric: See also ribbing (def. 3)
a raised ornamental line on the spine of a book where the stitching runs across it
any of the transverse stiffening timbers or joists forming the frame of a ship's hull
any of the larger veins of a leaf
a metal strip running along the top of the barrel of a shotgun or handgun and guiding the alignment of the sights
a vein of ore in rock
a projecting ridge of a mountain; spur
to furnish or support with a rib or ribs
to mark with or form into ribs or ridges
to knit plain and purl stitches alternately in order to make raised rows in (knitting)
archaic to enclose with or as if with ribs
Origin of rib
1Derived forms of rib
- ribless, adjective
- riblike, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for rib (2 of 2)
/ (rɪb) informal /
(tr) to tease or ridicule
a joke or hoax
Origin of rib
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Scientific definitions for rib
[ rĭb ]
Any of a series of long, curved bones extending from the spine and enclosing the chest cavity. In mammals, reptiles, and birds, the ribs curve toward the center of the chest and in most cases attach to the sternum (breastbone). There are 12 pairs of ribs in humans. See more at skeleton.
One of the main veins of a leaf.
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Other Idioms and Phrases with rib
see stick to the ribs.
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