1. rib - Noun
2. rib - Verb
One of the curved bones attached to the vertebral column and supporting the lateral walls of the thorax.
That which resembles a rib in form or use.
One of the timbers, or bars of iron or steel, that branch outward and upward from the keel, to support the skin or planking, and give shape and strength to the vessel.
A ridge, fin, or wing, as on a plate, cylinder, beam, etc., to strengthen or stiffen it.
One of the rods on which the cover of an umbrella is extended.
A prominent line or ridge, as in cloth.
A longitudinal strip of metal uniting the barrels of a double-barreled gun.
The chief nerve, or one of the chief nerves, of a leaf.
Any longitudinal ridge in a plant.
In Gothic vaulting, one of the primary members of the vault. These are strong arches, meeting and crossing one another, dividing the whole space into triangles, which are then filled by vaulted construction of lighter material. Hence, an imitation of one of these in wood, plaster, or the like.
A projecting mold, or group of moldings, forming with others a pattern, as on a ceiling, ornamental door, or the like.
Solid coal on the side of a gallery; solid ore in a vein.
An elongated pillar of ore or coal left as a support.
A wife; -- in allusion to Eve, as made out of Adam's rib.
To furnish with ribs; to form with rising lines and channels; as, to rib cloth.
To inclose, as with ribs, and protect; to shut in.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe sound of a jet, an engine warming up, even the clopping of shod hooves on pavement brings on the ancient shudder, the dry mouth and vacant eye, the hot palms and the churn of stomach high up under the rib cage. John Steinbeck
In the beginning was the dog the real name of Jehovah is Rover. Adam's rib is buried in the garden. John Hegley
I always thought filet mignon was the steak to beat, but the fat content in a rib eye is fantastic. Neil Patrick Harris
Along crags and sunless cracks I go, Up rib of rock, down spine of stone, I dare not slumber where the right winds whistle, Lest her creeping-soul clutch this heart of thistle. Nick Cave
Grey hair into beard, devil into rib. Russian Proverb
An elephant does not die from one broken rib. African Proverb