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rib [n]
 
1)support resembling the rib of an animal
    Synonyms :
    See Also: support  hull  wing  umbrella  screw_thread 
 
2)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 :costa 
    See Also: bone  craniate  true_rib  costal_cartilage 
 
3)cut of meat including one or more ribs
    Synonyms :
    See Also: cut  sparerib  rib_roast 
 
4)a teasing remark
    Synonyms :
    See Also: comment  blackguard 
 
5)a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
    Synonyms :
    See Also: anatomical_structure  calamus  nervure 
 
6)a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
    Synonyms :
    See Also: molding 
 
rib [v]
 
1)form vertical ribs by knitting; "A ribbed sweater"
    Synonyms :
    See Also: knit  handicraft 
 
2)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"
    Synonyms :blackguard guy jest_at laugh_at make_fun poke_fun ridicule roast 
    See Also: bemock  ribbing  knock  derision  ridicule  ironist  tease  lampoon  debunk  stultify 
 



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