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- [rib]
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- /rɪb/
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- [rib]
- /rɪb/
Definitions of rib word
- noun rib 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. 1
- noun rib a cut of meat, as beef, containing a rib. 1
- noun rib ribs, spareribs (def 2). 1
- noun rib 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. 1
- noun rib something resembling a rib in form, position, or use, as a supporting or strengthening part. 1
- noun rib a structural member that supports the shape of something: an umbrella rib. 1
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Origin of rib
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English rib(b); cognate with German Rippe
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Parts of speech for Rib
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rib popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
rib usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rib
verb rib
- banter — Banter is teasing or joking talk that is amusing and friendly.
- caricaturing — a picture, description, etc., ludicrously exaggerating the peculiarities or defects of persons or things: His caricature of the mayor in this morning's paper is the best he's ever drawn.
- cartooning — a sketch or drawing, usually humorous, as in a newspaper or periodical, symbolizing, satirizing, or caricaturing some action, subject, or person of popular interest.
- chaff — Chaff is the outer part of grain such as wheat. It is removed before the grain is used as food.
- deride — If you deride someone or something, you say that they are stupid or have no value.
noun rib
- better half — one's spouse
- bon mot — A bon mot is a clever, witty remark.
- brace — If you brace yourself for something unpleasant or difficult, you prepare yourself for it.
- briar — A briar is a wild rose with long, prickly stems.
- buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.
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