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Vocabulary Entry
rib
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A curved bone that forms part of the skeleton in the chest.
Example Sentences
"She fractured a rib while playing soccer."
"The doctor examined the patient's ribs for any signs of injury."
"He has a tattoo of a rose on his rib."
V
verb
To remove the bones from meat, especially in preparation for cooking.
Example Sentences
"I need to rib the rack of lamb before seasoning it."
"He ribbed the fish carefully to ensure it was ready for grilling."
"After you rib the chicken, we can marinate it overnight."