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ribbing Definition

rib·bing (rib)

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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