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Definisjon av rib

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WordNet WordNet by Princeton University

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)
costa
bone, os a shade of white the color of bleached bones
craniate, vertebrate animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium
craniate, vertebrate animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium
true rib one of the first seven ribs in a human being which attach to the sternum
rib - support resembling the rib of an animal
support a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support"
hull the frame or body of ship
wing a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
umbrella having the function of uniting a group of similar things; "the Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups"; "under the umbrella of capitalism"
rib - a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
quill, calamus, shaft a stiff hollow protective spine on a porcupine or hedgehog
rib - cut of meat including one or more ribs
cut of meat, cut an unexcused absence from class; "he was punished for taking too many cuts in his math class"
sparerib a cut of pork ribs with much of the meat trimmed off
rib - a teasing remark
remark, comment, input explicit notice; "it passed without remark"
rib - a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural

Verb
rib - form vertical ribs by knitting; "A ribbed sweater"
knit make (textiles) by knitting; "knit a scarf"
handicraft a craft that requires skillful hands
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Substantiv
rib - Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum.
rib - A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something.
rib - A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones.
rib - Any of several curved members attached to a ship's keel and extending upward and outward to form the framework of the hull.
rib - Any of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength.
rib - A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault.
rib - A raised ridge in knitted material or in cloth.
rib - The main, or any of the prominent veins of a leaf.
rib - A teasing joke.
rib - A single strand of hair.
rib - A stalk of celery.

Verb
rib - To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.
rib - To tease or make fun of someone.

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  • Ribs are the long curved bones which form the rib cage. In most vertebrates, ribs surround the chest, enabling the lungs to expand and thus facilitate breathing by expanding the chest cavity. They serve to protect the lungs, heart, and other internal organs of the thorax.

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  • rib
    One of the long curved bones which form the rib cage.
  • rib
    Architectural element consisting of a side of stone placed in support of a vault or a dome.

Verb

  • Infinitiv: (to) rib
  • Presens: rib / ribs
  • Preteritum: ribed
  • Perfektum: (have) ribed

Substantiv

  • Entall: rib
  • Flertall: ribs

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