rib synonyms

rib

n.

  1. One part of the bony frame of the thorax

    true rib, false rib, floating rib, slat*, slab*, rod*, floater*; see also bone.

  2. A rod

    girder, bar, strip; see rod 1, support 2.

  3. A ridge

    fin, nervure, vaulting; see ridge 1.

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