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Definition or meaning of the English word Rib
In Gothic vaulting; one of the primary members of the vault. These are strong arches; meeting and crossing one another; dividing the whole space into triangles; which are then filled by vaulted construction of lighter material. Hence; an imitation of one (n.). A longitudinal strip of metal uniting the barrels of a double-barreled gun. (n.). Any longitudinal ridge in a plant. (n.). The chief nerve; or one of the chief nerves; of a leaf. (n.). An elongated pillar of ore or coal left as a support. (n.). One of the timbers; or bars of iron or steel; that branch outward and upward from the keel; to support the skin or planking; and give shape and strength to the vessel. (n.). A prominent line or ridge; as in cloth. (n.). A projecting mold; or group of moldings; forming with others a pattern; as on a ceiling; ornamental door; or the like. (n.). A ridge; fin; or wing; as on a plate; cylinder; beam; etc.; to strengthen or stiffen it. (n.). Solid coal on the side of a gallery; solid ore in a vein. (n.). A wife; -- in allusion to Eve; as made out of Adam's rib. (n.). One of the rods on which the cover of an umbrella is extended. (n.). One of the curved bones attached to the vertebral column and supporting the lateral walls of the thorax. (n.). That which resembles a rib in form or use. (n.). To inclose; as with ribs; and protect; to shut in. (v. t.). To furnish with ribs; to form with rising lines and channels; as; to rib cloth. (v. t.).
Translations for the English word Rib
Spanish Translation for the English word Rib is la costilla German Translation for the English word Rib is Rippe (f)
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