rock-ribbed

rock-rib

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rok rib]
- /rɒk rɪb/
- /rɒk rɪbd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rok rib]
- /rɒk rɪb/

Definitions of rock-ribbed word

adjective rock-ribbed having ribs or ridges of rock: the rock-ribbed coast of Maine. 1
adjective rock-ribbed unyielding; confirmed and uncompromising: a rock-ribbed conservative. 1
adjective rock-ribbed firm; uncompromising 0
adjective rock-ribbed having rocky ridges or elevations 0
adjective rock-ribbed firm; rigid; unyielding 0

See all 5 definitions of rock-ribbed

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Origin of rock-ribbed

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1770-80

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Parts of speech for Rock-ribbed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Rock-ribbed

rock-ribbed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for rock-ribbed

adj rock-ribbed

lapidarian — Also, lapidist [lap-i-dist] /ˈlæp ɪ dɪst/ (Show IPA). a worker who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones.
lithic — pertaining to or consisting of stone.

All 2 Synonyms of rock-ribbed