rib
//rɪb//
Noun
ribSingular
ribsPlural
1
Any of the curved bones that form the chest cavity and protect the heart and lungs in humans and other vertebrates.
He broke two ribs in the accident.
2
A cut of meat containing one or more rib bones, especially from pork or beef.
I ordered barbecue ribs at the restaurant.
3
A curved structural member that provides support or shape, such as in a ship's hull, an aircraft wing, or an umbrella.
The ribs of the ship's hull were made of strong oak wood.
4
A raised ridge or vein in knitted fabric or other material.
The sweater has a rib pattern on the cuffs.
Verb
ribInfinitive
ribsPresent tense
ribbedPast tense
ribbedPast participle
ribbingPresent participle
ribsThird-person singular
1
To tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way.
My friends always rib me about my old car.