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rib
noun
verb
support resembling the rib of an animal
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noun
support resembling the rib of an animal
noun
a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
noun
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
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)
noun
a teasing remark
noun
cut of meat including one or more ribs
verb
subject to laughter or ridicule
“The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house”
verb
form vertical ribs by knitting
“A ribbed sweater”
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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
A ribbed sweater
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