Rib: meaning, definitions and examples

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rib

 

[ rษชb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

seafood

A fish with a long body and scaly skin, typically found in oceans, rivers, and lakes. It is a common source of protein for many people around the world.

Synonyms

fillet, fish, seafood

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant serves delicious grilled rib with lemon sauce.
  • She ordered a plate of ribs and fries for dinner.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

One of the curved bones forming the chest wall, in humans it protects the heart and lungs. It is a key component of the skeletal system.

Synonyms

bone, cage, thorax

Examples of usage

  • He felt pain in his rib after the fall.
  • The doctor examined her ribs after the accident.
Context #3 | Noun

clothing

A piece of fabric or material that is used to reinforce the collar, cuffs, and pocket openings of a garment. It adds strength and structure to the clothing.

Synonyms

band, edging, strip

Examples of usage

  • The tailor added a rib to the collar of the shirt.
  • The dressmaker sewed a rib along the edges of the dress.

Translations

Translations of the word "rib" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น costela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคธเคฒเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rippe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tulang rusuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฑั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผebro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚‹้ชจ (ใ‚ใฃใ“ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรดte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ costilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaburga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋น„๋ผˆ (galbi pyeo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถู„ุน (dhilae)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพebro

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rebro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚‹้ชจ (lรจi gว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rebro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹ั€า“ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒ™แƒœแƒ˜ (nekni)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabฤฑrฤŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ costilla

Etymology

The word 'rib' has Old English origins, with the sense of 'a rib of the body' dating back to the early medieval period. The anatomical meaning of 'rib' has been used in various languages throughout history, reflecting the importance of this bone in protecting vital organs. In culinary contexts, 'rib' also refers to a cut of meat, highlighting the versatility and significance of this word in different domains.

See also: ribbon.

Word Frequency Rank

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