Rib - Definition
rib
n 1: support resembling the rib of an animal
2: 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) [syn: rib, costa]
3: cut of meat including one or more ribs
4: a teasing remark
5: a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or
plant
6: a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling;
may be ornamental or structural
v 1: form vertical ribs by knitting; "A ribbed sweater"
2: subject to laughter or ridicule; "The satirists ridiculed the
plans for a new opera house"; "The students poked fun at the
inexperienced teacher"; "His former students roasted the
professor at his 60th birthday" [syn: ridicule, roast,
guy, blackguard, laugh at, jest at, rib, make
fun, poke fun]