American English pronunciation
How to pronounce rib
IPA transcription: ['ɹɪb]
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Noun
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support resembling the rib of an animal
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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)
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cut of meat including one or more ribs
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a teasing remark
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a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
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a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
Verb
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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”
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form vertical ribs by knitting
“A ribbed sweater”
Usage examples
- Her powers were apparently a natural attribute of her race.
- Blake Island was used as a camping ground by the Suquamish tribe.
- It screened at various festivals, although it has not been picked up for distribution.
- However, it’s better to examine in details the license conditions of the project distribution.
- Little contributed numerous resources to the school, including land and money.
- Like on "Fun House", there was an equal distribution of males and females.
- I found five things that you described.
- The boy felt ill and terribly alone.
- Blanchard was described as an "arch-foe" of Mayor Sam Yorty.
- As he did so, he talked with the monk about the tribal wars.