Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Ribs.
Ribs - as a noun
Support resembling the rib of an animal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
supportHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
costaHypernyms (Closely Related)
osHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cut of meat including one or more ribs
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cutcut of meatHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A teasing remark
A riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anatomical structurebodily structurebody structurecomplex body partstructureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
Ribs - as a verb
Form vertical ribs by knitting
Example: "A ribbed sweater"
Example Sentences
"I ordered a rack of ribs for dinner."
"He broke a few ribs in the car accident."
"My mom's recipe for barbecue ribs is the best."
"We enjoyed tender and juicy pork ribs at the restaurant."
"The dinosaur skeleton displayed had well-preserved ribs."
Word Game Points
Is RIBS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ribs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RIBS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is RIBS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ribs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRIBS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is RIBS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ribs is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRIBS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
