rib

• Sustantivo 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.

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.

   costilla

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

   Sinónimoscosta

2. Cut of meatB1formal

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

   Costilla de carne

   • 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.

   Costilla estructural

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbattenbraceframeframeworkgirderribbingstrut

• Verbo que significa bromear o burlarse de alguien de manera amistosa o ligera, a menudo provocando con comentarios juguetones.

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.

   burlarse cariñosamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbanterchaffjoshkidmockragtease