rib

• اسم يدل على العظم المنحني في القفص الصدري الذي يشكل جزءًا من القفص الصدري ويحمي القلب والرئتين.

A noun referring to a curved bone in the chest that forms part of the ribcage, protecting the heart and lungs.

1. Bone in the chestA2formal

   One of the curved bones that form the chest cavity, protecting the heart and lungs.

   ضلع

   • He broke a rib in the car accident.
   • The doctor examined her ribs after the fall.
   • Humans typically have 24 ribs.

   المرادفاتcosta

2. Cut of meatB1formal

   A piece of meat from the rib area of an animal, often used for cooking.

   ضلع

   • We ordered a rack of ribs for dinner.
   • The barbecue ribs were cooked to perfection.
   • She seasoned the ribs with a special rub.

3. Structural supportB2formal

   A curved or straight piece of material used to support or shape something, like an umbrella or a boat.

   ضلع

   • The umbrella's ribs were made of metal.
   • The boat's ribs were crafted from strong wood.
   • The tent's ribs kept the structure stable in the wind.

   المرادفاتbattenbraceframeframeworkgirderribbingstrut

• فعل يعني السخرية أو المزاح مع شخص بطريقة ودية غير مؤذية. يشمل المعنى المداعبة اللطيفة والتنكيت الخفيف.

A verb meaning to tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way.

1. Tease playfullyB2informal

   To make friendly, joking remarks about someone; to tease.

   المزاح مع شخص

   • His friends ribbed him about his new haircut.
   • She ribbed her brother for being late again.
   • They ribbed each other good-naturedly after the game.

   المرادفاتbanterchaffjoshkidmockragtease