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rib

noun
  1. support resembling the rib of an animal
  2. a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling
  3. a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
  4. 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
  5. a teasing remark
  6. cut of meat including one or more ribs
verb
  1. subject to laughter or ridicule
    ridicule
  2. form vertical ribs by knitting
    “A ribbed sweater”