1. rib - noun
· support resembling the rib of an animal
Hypernym(s): support
2. rib - noun
· 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)
Synonym(s): costa
3. rib - noun
· cut of meat including one or more ribs
Hypernym(s): cut, cut_of_meat
4. rib - noun
· a teasing remark
Hypernym(s): remark, comment, input
5. rib - noun
· a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
Hypernym(s): structure, anatomical_structure, complex_body_part, bodily_structure, body_structure
6. rib - noun
· a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
Hypernym(s): molding, moulding
7. rib - verb
· form vertical ribs by knitting; "A ribbed sweater"
Hypernym(s): knit
8. rib - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): ridicule, roast, guy, blackguard, laugh_at, jest_at, make_fun, poke_fun
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