noun
support resembling the rib of an animal
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)
Synonyms
noun
cut of meat including one or more ribs
noun
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
noun
a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling
Examples
- may be ornamental or structural
verb
form vertical ribs by knitting
Examples
- A ribbed sweater
verb
subject to laughter or ridicule
Synonyms
Examples
- 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