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Rib

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Meanings of Rib

Verb

  • To rib someone means to tease them in a friendly way.
  • To rib something can mean to give it support or shape.

Noun

  • A rib is one of the bones in your body that helps protect your heart and lungs. You have 12 pairs of them.
  • A rib can also mean a piece of meat that comes from the animal's rib area.
  • A rib can be a part that helps something keep its shape, like the ribs of a ship.
  • A rib can also mean a funny joke or tease.

Verb

  • To tease someone in a fun way, like joking with a friend.
  • To support or shape something with ribs.

Noun

  • A long curved bone in your body that helps protect your heart and lungs.
  • A piece of meat that comes from the rib area of an animal, often cooked and eaten.
  • A part of something that helps it keep its shape, like the ribs of a tent.
  • A raised line or ridge, like the ribs on a piece of fabric.

Explanation of the word: Rib

Ribs are the bones that make a cage around your chest. They keep your heart and lungs safe inside.

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Translations for the word: Rib

hindi
रिब (rib)

rib

रिब (rib)

rib

हड्डी (haddi)

haddi

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Rib

What does 'rib' mean?
A rib is one of the bones that make up the chest. It helps protect important organs like the heart and lungs.
How do you pronounce 'rib'?
You say 'rib' like this: it rhymes with 'bib'.
What is the origin of the word 'rib'?
The word 'rib' comes from an old English word 'ribb', which means a bone in the body.
What is the meaning of 'rib' in Bengali?
The word 'rib' in Bengali is 'পাঁজর' (Pānjara).