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🦴rib

noun
/rɪb/
rhythm ribald

Meaning

one of the curved bones that form the rib cage in humans and animals, protecting the chest organs
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs

Example Sentences

He broke a rib while playing football.

He broke his rib in the accident.

Example Expressions

tickle someone's ribs

Synonyms

bone, framework, structure, support, arc, costa, chest bone
Entry 1
bone, framework, structure, support, arc
Entry 2
costa, chest bone

Antonyms

spine, limb, soft tissue
Entry 1
spine, limb
Entry 2
soft tissue

Collocations

rib cage, broken rib, pork rib, rib bone, spare ribs
Entry 1
rib cage, broken rib, pork rib, rib bone
Entry 2
rib cage, broken rib, spare ribs

More Example Sentences

Finally, I will briefly describe why this is important for you.

Finally, I will briefly describe why this is significant for you.

Probably you have a cold. The doctor has prescribed some medicines.

Probably you have jaundice. The doctor has prescribed your blood test.

I’ll begin by outlining the issues and then go on to describe what they mean for you.

A doctor treats a sick child at a hospital who has a high fever and prescribes medicine

I’ll begin by highlighting the issues and then go on to describe what they mean for you.

They asked me to describe a situation where I had to make an unpopular decision. I couldn't think of anything on the spot.

A doctor treats a sick child at a hospital who has a high fever and prescribes medicine to bring down the temperature quickly

A doctor treats a sick child at a hospital who has a high fever and prescribes medicine to bring down the temperature quickly while explaining the dosage to the parents

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