ribbed

• Décrit une surface ou un tissu présentant des lignes ou des côtes en relief, souvent pour la texture ou la solidité structurelle.

Describes a surface or fabric that has raised lines or ridges, often for texture or structural strength.

1. Having raised lines or ridgesB1formal

   Describes a surface that has a pattern of raised lines or ridges, often for texture or strength.

   nervuré, côtelé

   • She wore a ribbed sweater that kept her warm.
   • The ribbed texture of the fabric made it more durable.
   • The metal pipe had a ribbed surface for better grip.

   Synonymescorrugatedfurrowedgroovedridged

   Antonymesflatplainsmooth

2. Architecture or designB2formal

   Describes a structure or object that has ribs, such as a vaulted ceiling or a piece of furniture.

   Nervuré (architecture/design)

   • The cathedral had a beautiful ribbed vault ceiling.
   • The ribbed design of the chair added both style and support.
   • The bridge featured a ribbed arch for extra stability.

   Synonymescorrugatedfurrowedgroovedridged

• Verbe signifiant taquiner ou plaisanter quelqu'un de manière bon enfant, souvent en le moquant gentiment.

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.

   Taquiner gentiment

   • 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.

   Synonymesbanterchaffjoshkidmockragtease