Rib — synonyms, definition
1. rib (Noun)
9 synonyms
costa furrow nerve striation string support thread vein venation
6 definitions
rib (Noun) — Support resembling the rib of an animal.
rib (Noun) — 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).
rib (Noun) — Cut of meat including one or more ribs.
rib (Noun) — A teasing remark.
rib (Noun) — A riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant.
rib (Noun) — A projecting moulding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural.
15 types of
anatomical structure bodily structure body structure bone comment complex body part cut cut of meat input molding moulding os remark structure support
9 types
calamus nervure quill screw thread shaft sparerib thread true rib vein
3 parts
costal cartilage rib roast standing rib roast
5 parts of
craniate hull umbrella vertebrate wing
2 topics
craniate vertebrate
2. rib (Verb)
8 synonyms
blackguard guy jest at laugh at make fun poke fun ridicule roast
2 definitions
rib (Verb) — (handicraft) form vertical ribs by knitting.
ex. "A ribbed sweater"
rib (Verb) — Subject to laughter or ridicule.
ex. "The satirists ribbed the plans for a new opera house"
3 types of
bemock knit mock
9 types
debunk expose jape lampoon satirise satirize send up stultify tease