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ribs
verb(rib)
subject to laughter or ridicule
Synonyms: blackguard, guy, jest at, laugh at, make fun, poke fun, ridicule, roast,
ribs
noun(rib)
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: costa,
ribs
noun(rib)
a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
ribs
noun(rib)
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
ribs
noun(rib)
a teasing remark
ribs
noun(rib)
cut of meat including one or more ribs
ribs
verb(rib)
form vertical ribs by knitting
Examples:
A ribbed sweater.
ribs
noun(rib)
support resembling the rib of an animal

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