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- [rib]
- /rɪb/
- /rɪbd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rib]
- /rɪb/
Definitions of ribbed word
- noun ribbed 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 ribbed a cut of meat, as beef, containing a rib. 1
- noun ribbed ribs, spareribs (def 2). 1
- noun ribbed 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 ribbed something resembling a rib in form, position, or use, as a supporting or strengthening part. 1
- noun ribbed a structural member that supports the shape of something: an umbrella rib. 1
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Origin of ribbed
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 Ribbed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ribbed 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ribbed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ribbed
adj ribbed
- furrowed — a narrow groove made in the ground, especially by a plow.
verb ribbed
noun ribbed
- cantilevered — A cantilevered structure is constructed using cantilevers.
- capered — to leap or skip about in a sprightly manner; prance; frisk; gambol.
- chined — Pertaining to, or having, a chine, or backbone; used in composition.
- jested — a joke or witty remark; witticism.
- waled — something that is selected as the best; choice.
adjective ribbed
- corrugated — Corrugated metal or cardboard has been folded into a series of small parallel folds to make it stronger.
- grooved — simple past tense and past participle of groove.
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