rib (
http://definr.com/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:
costa]
3: cut of meat including one or more ribs
4: a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or
plant
5: a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling;
may be ornamental or structural
v 1: form vertical ribs by knitting
2: subject to laughter or ridicule: "The satirists ridiculed
the plans for a new opera house"; "The students poked fun
at the inexperienced teacher" [syn:
ridicule,
guy,
blackguard,
laugh at,
jest at,
make fun,
poke fun]