Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Rib.
How to pronounce rib:
US
Rib - as a noun
Support resembling the rib of an animal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
support11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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 (Exact Relations)
costa7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Cut of meat including one or more ribs
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut5cut of meatHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A teasing remark
A riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anatomical structurebodily structurebody structurecomplex body partstructure11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
Rib - as a verb
Form vertical ribs by knitting
Example: "A ribbed sweater"
Subject to laughter or ridicule
Example: "The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blackguard20guy7jest atlaugh atmake funpoke funridicule11roast5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bemock16mock12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She broke a rib after falling off her bike."
"The butcher sold us a rack of lamb with seven ribs."
"He won first place in the BBQ competition with his famous rib recipe."
"The doctor examined his chest and noticed a bruised rib."
"We enjoyed a delicious barbecue dinner with a side of ribs."
Word Game Points
Is RIB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rib is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RIB has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is RIB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rib is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRIB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is RIB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rib is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRIB has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
