rib
Translation
rib
Examples
He broke a rib in the accident.
He broke a rib in the accident.
We ate barbecue ribs for dinner.
We ate barbecue ribs for dinner.
The umbrella has a broken rib.
The umbrella has a broken rib.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) ~ one of the curved bones in the chest. He broke a rib playing football.
((a)) ~ ((of sth.)) a cut of meat from the rib area. She ordered a rack of ribs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bone, spar, strut.
Etymology
From Old English 'ribb', a common Germanic word.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'rib cage' protecting your heart, or a rack of barbecue ribs.