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rib

UK
/rɪb/
US
/rɪb/

Translations

ribnoun
ribs
pl
UK
/rɪb/
US
/rɪb/
The X-ray showed a fracture in one of his ribs.
La radiographie a montré une fracture d’une de ses côtes.
taquinerieFamilier.
Don't take it personally—it's just a good-natured rib.
Ne le prends pas personnellement — ce n’est qu’une taquinerie bon enfant.
nervureBotanique.
The rib of the leaf carries water and nutrients to its edges.
La nervure de la feuille transporte l’eau et les nutriments jusqu’à ses bords.
côteEn couture et en tricot, pour une ligne en relief.
The sweater had a rib pattern along the cuffs and hem.
Le pull avait un motif en côte le long des poignets et de l’ourlet.
nervureTechnique, architecture, aviation.
The engineer inspected the ribs of the aircraft to ensure they were intact.
L’ingénieur a निरी? inspected?
traversCuisine.
We decided to grill some ribs for the barbecue.
Nous avons décidé de faire griller des travers pour le barbecue.
Synonyms
side
framework
ribcage
sider
costal bone
ribverb
ribbed
Past Simple
ribbed
Past Participle
ribbing
Gerund
UK
/rɪb/
US
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His friends ribbed him about his new haircut.
Ses amis l’ont taquiné à propos de sa nouvelle coupe de cheveux.
Additional translations
nervurerTechnique, architecture.
Synonyms
ridicule
mock
razz
joke
tease
ribadjective
UK
/rɪb/
US
/rɪb/
Relational, non-gradable; used attributively to denote connection with ribs or the rib section (e.g., rib steak).
de côteCuisine.
We ordered a rib steak for dinner.
Nous avons commandé un steak de côte pour le dîner.
Synonyms
ribbed
ridged
corrugated
fluted
grooved
furrowed
costal

Definitions

ribnoun
One of the curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest, protecting the heart and lungs.
The X-ray showed a fracture in one of his ribs.
A cut of meat including one or more ribs, typically from beef or pork.
We decided to grill some ribs for the barbecue.
A structural element in a framework, such as in an aircraft wing or a ship's hull, that provides support and shape.
The engineer inspected the ribs of the aircraft to ensure they were intact.
A raised line or ridge on a knitted fabric, often used as a decorative or functional feature.
The sweater had a rib pattern along the cuffs and hem.
The main or prominent vein of a leaf or other plant organ.
The rib of the leaf carries water and nutrients to its edges.
Informal. A teasing remark or joke; playful banter.
Don't take it personally—it's just a good-natured rib.
ribverb
To tease or make fun of someone in a playful way.
His friends ribbed him about his new haircut.
To provide with ribs or raised ridges for support or decoration.
The craftsman ribbed the vault to enhance its structural strength.
ribadjective
Relating to or taken from the rib section of an animal.
We ordered a rib steak for dinner.
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