rib

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее изогнутую кость в грудной клетке, образующую часть реберного каркаса, защищающую сердце и легкие.esSustantivo que designa cada uno de los huesos curvos de la caja torácica, que forman la estructura protectora del corazón y los pulmones; también se refiere a una costilla de animal como alimento o, en sentido figurado, a un costado o lado.frCôte : os incurvé de la cage thoracique qui forme le cadre protégeant le cœur et les poumons ; par extension, une côte de viande ou une partie latérale d'un objet.deRippe ist ein gebogener Knochen des Brustkorbs, der Herz und Lunge schützt und zusammen mit dem Brustbein und der Wirbelsäule den Brustkorb bildet. Im übertragenen Sinne bezeichnet das Wort auch etwas Rippenartiges oder eine einzelne Rippe eines Gegenstands.ptSubstantivo que designa cada um dos ossos curvos e alongados que formam a caixa torácica, protegendo o coração e os pulmões; também se refere a uma peça de carne com osso dessa região, usada como corte alimentício.zh指胸腔内弯曲的骨头，构成肋骨骨架，保护心脏和肺。arاسم يدل على العظم المنحني في القفص الصدري الذي يشكل جزءًا من القفص الصدري ويحمي القلب والرئتين.

1. Bone in the chest A2 formal

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

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

   ruРеброescostillafrCôte (os)deRippeptCostelazh肋骨arضلع

   Synonyms: costa

2. Cut of meat B1 formal

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

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

   ruРеброesCostilla de carnefrCôte (de viande)deRippchenptCostelazh排骨arضلع

3. Structural support B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРеброesCostilla estructuralfrNervure (support structurel)deRippeptRibzh肋arضلع

   Synonyms: battenbraceframeframeworkgirderribbingstrut

• ribs plural form
• ribs' possessive plural form
• rib's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, означающий дразнить или подшучивать над кем-то в добродушной манере.esVerbo que significa bromear o burlarse de alguien de manera amistosa o ligera, a menudo provocando con comentarios juguetones.frVerbe signifiant taquiner ou plaisanter quelqu'un de manière bon enfant, souvent en le moquant gentiment.deVerb, das bedeutet, jemanden auf freundliche, spielerische Weise aufzuziehen oder zu necken.ptVerbo que significa provocar ou zombar de alguém de forma bem-humorada e amigável.zh动词，指以善意的方式取笑、戏弄或开玩笑地嘲弄某人。arفعل يعني السخرية أو المزاح مع شخص بطريقة ودية غير مؤذية. يشمل المعنى المداعبة اللطيفة والتنكيت الخفيف.

1. Tease playfully B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодшучиватьesburlarse cariñosamentefrTaquiner gentimentdeaufziehenptZombar de brincadeirazh开玩笑arالمزاح مع شخص

   Synonyms: banterchaffjoshkidmockragtease

• ribbed past participle
• ribbed past simple
• ribbing present participle
• ribs third person singular