r
Find synonyms for any word:
rib
'rib' - used as a noun
Synonyms for 'rib'
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)
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

'rib' - used as a verb
7. form vertical ribs by knitting
A ribbed sweater
8. subject to laughter or ridicule

derived forms
1. Rib / Plural
ribs
2. Rib / Past
ribbed
3. Rib / Third Person
ribs
4. Rib / Present Participle
ribbing
The following are synonyms for 'rib'. Click on any of them to get both Bibliodata's full list of common definitions and a further set of synonyms.
 
Variations of 'rib'
 
Expand your vocabulary
Writer's Resources
  • Commonly Misspelled words
  • UK or US English?
  • Homophones
  • Top 100 Misspelled
  • Power of the mind
  • English Spelling (Orthography)
  • Language Resources
  • Language Schools Index
  • Translators Index
  • Who Said that ?
    The United States is not stingy. We are the greatest contributor to international efforts in the world. - Click here to find out.
    Fact of the day
    The word Lethologica describes the state of not remembering the word you want to say.