ribs
Translation
ribs
Examples
He broke two ribs in the accident.
He broke two ribs in the accident.
We had barbecued ribs for dinner.
We had barbecued ribs for dinner.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) ribs the curved bones in the chest He broke two ribs in the accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (food) spare ribs, chops
Etymology
From Old English 'ribb', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Remember it refers to both the bones in your body and the meat you eat.