rib - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

support resembling the rib of an animal

Synonyms

• rib

More generic

• support

More specific

• screw thread
• thread

Related

• hull
• umbrella
• wing

Noun

a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural

Synonyms

• rib

More generic

• molding
• moulding

Noun

a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant

Synonyms

• rib

More generic

• anatomical structure
• bodily structure
• body structure
• complex body part
• structure

More specific

• calamus
• nervure
• quill
• shaft
• vein

Noun

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

• costa
• rib

More generic

• bone
• os

More specific

• true rib

Related

• costal cartilage

Related

• craniate
• vertebrate

Noun

a teasing remark

Synonyms

• rib

More generic

• comment
• input
• remark

Noun

cut of meat including one or more ribs

Synonyms

• rib

More generic

• cut
• cut of meat

More specific

• sparerib

Related

• rib roast
• standing rib roast

Verb

subject to laughter or ridicule

Synonyms

• blackguard
• guy
• jest at
• laugh at
• make fun
• poke fun
• rib
• ridicule
• roast

More generic

• bemock
• mock

More specific

• debunk
• expose
• lampoon
• satirise
• satirize
• stultify
• tease

Verb

form vertical ribs by knitting

Synonyms

• rib

More generic

• knit

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