ribbing
ribbing
Definition
rib·bing (rib′iŋ)
noun
an arrangement or series of ribs, as in knitted fabric, a ship's framework, etc.
ribbing
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- take: I brought them to the pool today and after taking a ribbing from my morning swim buddies, gave them a try.
- have: The seeds have an attractive ribbing which is shown in the image above left.
- knit: For ribbing knit 4 more rows then drop every other row and convert to ribbing.
- form: Drop and latch up to form ribbing, as for back.
Adjective modifier
- good: Also worth mentioning was the good natured ribbing given to Donald Angie due to his his foray into the world of male modeling.
- gentle: Sending him breakfast was intended as a gentle ribbing, the sort of thing two friends who knew each other well could laugh about.
- natured: Also worth mentioning was the good natured ribbing given to Donald Angie due to his his foray into the world of male modeling.
- diagonal: The precise nature of injection molding allows exact curved shapes with reinforcing diagonal ribbing on the structural components of the pool.
- 1x1: Knit 19 rows and latch up in 1x1 ribbing for a cuff.
- good-natured: I revel in my geekery, and good-natured ribbing is fun, but cross the line and you reveal your own ignorance.
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