rib

bone

1. B2Countable

   A bone that curves from the back towards the chest.

   • My son fractured a rib after falling from the ladder.

   • She broke several ribs in the car accident.

   • The doctor's examination confirmed that he did not fracture any ribs.

meat

1. CountableUncountable

   A cut of meat taken from the rib section of an animal.

   • We grilled pork ribs at the barbecue.

   • The restaurant is known for its roasted beef ribs.

   • She cooked a delicious lamb rib dish in the slow cooker.

structure

1. Countable

   A curved piece of metal or wood that supports the structure of a boat or roof.

   • The carpenter is repairing the ribs of the boat.

   • The construction workers reinforced the roof's ribs.

   • The building's structure was inspected, including the condition of the ribs.

knitting

1. Uncountable

   A knitting technique that creates a pattern of raised, parallel lines.

   • The sweater cuffs are done in a rib knit.

   • She is learning how to knit a rib pattern.

   • The rib knit gives the hat more elasticity.

1. Transitive

   To playfully tease or make fun of someone in a friendly manner.

   • His friends ribbed him for wearing mismatched socks.

   • His colleagues often rib him about his love for coffee.

   • They often rib each other but they care for each other a lot.