Rib ¹

Definition: One of the curved bones attached to the vertebral column and supporting the lateral walls of the thorax.

Rib ²

Definition: That which resembles a rib in form or use.

Rib ³

Definition: One of the timbers, or bars of iron or steel, that branch outward and upward from the keel, to support the skin or planking, and give shape and strength to the vessel.

Rib ⁴

Definition: A ridge, fin, or wing, as on a plate, cylinder, beam, etc., to strengthen or stiffen it.

Rib ⁵

Definition: One of the rods on which the cover of an umbrella is extended.

Rib ⁶

Definition: A prominent line or ridge, as in cloth.

Rib ⁷

Definition: A longitudinal strip of metal uniting the barrels of a double-barreled gun.

Rib ⁸

Definition: The chief nerve, or one of the chief nerves, of a leaf.

Rib ⁹

Definition: Any longitudinal ridge in a plant.

Rib ¹⁰

Definition: In Gothic vaulting, one of the primary members of the vault. These are strong arches, meeting and crossing one another, dividing the whole space into triangles, which are then filled by vaulted construction of lighter material. Hence, an imitation of one of these in wood, plaster, or the like.

Rib ¹¹

Definition: A projecting mold, or group of moldings, forming with others a pattern, as on a ceiling, ornamental door, or the like.

Rib ¹²

Definition: Solid coal on the side of a gallery; solid ore in a vein.

Rib ¹³

Definition: An elongated pillar of ore or coal left as a support.

Rib ¹⁴

Definition: To furnish with ribs; to form with rising lines and channels; as, to rib cloth.

Rib ¹⁵

Definition: To inclose, as with ribs, and protect; to shut in.

rib ¹⁶

Definition: support resembling the rib of an animal

rib ¹⁷

Definition: a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural

rib ¹⁸

Definition: a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant

rib ¹⁹

Definition: any of the pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)

rib ²⁰

Definition: a teasing remark

rib ²¹

Definition: cut of meat including one or more ribs

rib ²²

Definition: subject to laughter or ridicule; "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"

rib ²³

Definition: form vertical ribs by knitting; "A ribbed sweater"