rib
Translation
rib, sparerib
Examples
He broke a rib in the accident.
He broke a rib in the accident.
We had ribs for dinner last night.
We had ribs for dinner last night.
The umbrella has a broken rib.
The umbrella has a broken rib.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) rib a bone in the chest He broke a rib.
((some)) ribs a cut of meat We ate ribs for dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bone, sparerib.
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *ribją.
Memory Tips
A 'rib' protects your organs, just like the 'ribs' of an umbrella protect you from rain.