rib
肋骨,罗纹,肋,棱镜
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- : one of a series of curved bones that are articulated with the vertebrae and occur in pairs, 12 in humans, on each side of the vertebrate body, certain pairs being connected with the sternum and forming the thoracic wall.
- : a cut of meat, as beef, containing a rib.
- : ribs, spareribs.
- : Architecture. any of several archlike members of a vault supporting it at the groins, defining its distinct surfaces, or dividing these surfaces into panels: including ogives and tiercerons.any of several molded members or moldings, including ridge ribs and liernes, and on the surface of a vault accenting the ridges or dividing the surface into panels.
- : something resembling a rib in form, position, or use, as a supporting or strengthening part.
- : a structural member that supports the shape of something: an umbrella rib.
- : Nautical. any of the curved framing members in a ship's hull that rise upward and outward from the keel; frame.
- : a stiffening beam cast as part of a concrete slab.
- : a primary vein of a leaf.
- : a vertical ridge in cloth, especially in knitted fabrics.
- : a ridge, as in poplin or rep, caused by heavy yarn.
- : a wife.
- : Ceramics. a scraper for smoothing clay being thrown on a potter's wheel.
- : a metal ridge running along the top of the barrel of a firearm to simplify aligning the sights.
- : a longitudinal strip of metal joining the barrels of a double-barreled gun.
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ribbed, rib·bing.
- : to furnish or strengthen with ribs.
- : to enclose as with ribs.
- : to mark with riblike ridges or markings.
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That weekend, Willie made prime rib, which Renee said was the best she’s ever had.
Of course, I remember another where he did the same and took a really hard shot to the ribs and lost the ball on the way down.
Throughout the ride, Dennis said, Danese put his knee on his back, punched him several times in the face and pulled his neck back in a prolonged chokehold while punching his ribs.
Popular materials for these winter hats include wool, cashmere, and rib-knit.
All-everything defensive tackle Aaron Donald exited the Rams’ first-round victory with a rib injury.
Veselka layered its latke with pork goulash, and Toloache added beef short rib chorizo.
Maybe I could turn all these quarters into some kind of rib-sticking casserole.
She suffered 10 broken bones, missing and broken teeth, a fractured rib, and a severely ruptured liver.
French and Crown one rib rack and season with salt and pepper, cover exposed bones with foil, cook in oven at 350 for 2.5 hours.
Last year his left shoulder was dislocated, and a week later he was hospitalized for ten days with torn rib cartilages.
Benny gave them no peace at all until they had admired his wonderful new stockings, and felt of each rib.
If glue is used, there is danger of breaking two or more ribs, should it be necessary to remove a broken or defective rib.
He cud devote his life to paintin' wan rib iv a fan, f'r which he got two dollars, or he cud become a cab horse.
A rib springs from the additional shafts to the centre of the corner column.
The rapier had penetrated, just under the right breast, almost to the rib.