The meaning of RIB is any of the paired curved bony or partly cartilaginous rods that stiffen the walls of the body of most vertebrates and protect the viscera.

Definition of ribbed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Something that's ribbed is covered in rows of raised lines, like a ribbed sweater or a pair of ribbed corduroys. You probably have ribbed clothes in your wardrobe, like a ribbed jacket or ribbed knit cap. …

1. To shape, support, or provide with a rib or ribs. 2. To make with ridges or raised markings. 3. Informal To tease or make fun of: ribbed my friend about losing the game.

A ribbed surface, material, or garment has a raised pattern of parallel lines on it. ...ribbed cashmere sweaters. ...special ribbed tyres. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © …

ribbed meaning, definition, what is ribbed: something that is ribbed has raised line...: Learn more.

RIBBED definition: 1. made from knitted material that has a pattern of raised lines on it: 2. made from knitted…. Learn more.

rib′ber, n. rib′less, adj. rib′like′, adj. rib2 (rib), v.t., ribbed, rib•bing. to tease; make fun of.

Ribbed refers to a surface, object, or material that has a pattern of raised lines or ridges. These ribs can provide extra strength, support, or aesthetic appeal.

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