Ribs
Pronunciation: /ˈrɪb/
Ribs (noun)
- One of the curved bones in the chest that protect the heart and lungs.
- A piece of meat from the chest area of an animal, often cooked and eaten.
- A long, curved piece that supports a structure, like in a ship or building.
Examples
- She felt a sharp pain in her rib after the fall.
- The doctor examined the patient's rib for any fractures.
Common collocations: broken rib, rib cage, barbecue rib, rib roast, steel rib
Ribs (verb)
- To make fun of someone in a friendly way.
Examples
- They rib each other about their favorite sports teams.
- He likes to rib his friends during game night.