rib




rib - noun

  • support resembling the rib of an animal
  • any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
  • cut of meat including one or more ribs
  • a teasing remark
  • a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
  • a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural

    • rib - verb

    • form vertical ribs by knitting
    • subject to laughter or ridicule

    rib - thesaurus

    blackguard   costa   guy   ridicule   roast  

    Other Spellzone word lists: Body, internal
    Food, meat

    Scrabble score for rib

    r is 1 i is 1 b is 3
    Scrabble score = 5

    generated at 16:12:10 on 13-08-24

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