Rib

Noun

 * 1) Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum
 * 2) A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something
 * 3) A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones
 * 4)  Any of several curved members attached to a ship's keel and extending upward and outward to form the framework of the hull
 * 5) Any of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength
 * 6)  A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault
 * 7)  A raised ridge in knitted material or in cloth
 * 8)  The main, or any of the prominent veins of a leaf
 * 9) A teasing joke
 * 10)  A single strand of hair.
 * 11) A stalk of celery.

Verb

 * 1) To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs
 * 2) To tease or make fun of someone

Derived terms

 * ribcage
 * rib eye
 * rib-tickler/rib tickler
 * spare rib
 * ribbed vault
 * grey rib

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