noun

ribs

ribs

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.

((number)) ribs the curved bones in the chest He broke two ribs in the accident.

Synonyms: (food) spare ribs, chops

From Old English 'ribb', of Germanic origin.

Remember it refers to both the bones in your body and the meat you eat.

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