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rib

(r/I/b )

support resembling the rib of an animal(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
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)(noun.body)

Synonym:
costa

source: wordnet30
cut of meat including one or more ribs(noun.food)

source: wordnet30
a teasing remark(noun.communication)

source: wordnet30
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant(noun.body)

source: wordnet30
a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
One of the curved bones attached to the vertebral column and supporting the lateral walls of the thorax.(noun)

source: webster1913

form vertical ribs by knitting(verb.creation)

Example:
A ribbed sweater.

source: wordnet30
subject to laughter or ridicule(verb.communication)

Synonym:
blackguard, guy, jest at, laugh at, make fun, poke fun, ridicule, roast

source: wordnet30
To furnish with ribs; to form with rising lines and channels; as, to rib cloth.(verb)

source: webster1913

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