Definition of Rib

Noun

  • a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling
    may be ornamental or structural
  • a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
  • a teasing remark
  • cut of meat including one or more ribs
  • any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
  • support resembling the rib of an animal

Verb

  • subject to laughter or ridicule
    "The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house"
    "The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher"
    "His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday"
    - laugh at - jest at - make fun - poke fun
  • form vertical ribs by knitting
    "A ribbed sweater"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble rib

2 unscramble word found using the letters rib.

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