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noun • the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs | ||||
| 28% | 4 | A ribbed framework used to support or display something | ||
noun • rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton • the destruction or collapse of something • an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims • a support for displaying ot holding various articles • a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body • a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately verb • go at a rack • stretch to the limits • put on a rack and pinion • obtain by coercion or intimidation • run before a gale • fly in high wind • draw off from the lees • torment emotionally or mentally • work on a rack • seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block • place in a rack • torture on the rack | ||||
| 25% | 8 | Requires support and protection | ||
noun • a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments verb • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||
Seabird Requires Total Protection Ribbed Support
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STERNUM which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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STERNUM
Updated: November 3, 2024
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