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ribs Definition and Meaning in English (ribs definition)

noun
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Ribs definition: The curved bones that form the cage of the upper part of the body, protecting organs such as the heart and lungs.

Definitions of Ribs

  1. 1noun

    The curved bones that form the cage of the upper part of the body, protecting organs such as the heart and lungs.

Example Sentences

casual

“He broke two of his ribs in the accident.”

medical

“The doctor examined the patient's ribs for any fractures.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounrib
adjectiveribbed

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

stick to your ribsidiom

Describes food that is very filling and satisfying.

tickle someone's ribsidiom

To make someone laugh heartily.

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Ribs definition: The curved bones that form the cage of the upper part of the body, protecting organs such as the heart and lungs.
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'Ribs' translates to 'ribs' in English. Ribs definition: The curved bones that form the cage of the upper part of the body, protecting organs such as the heart and lungs.
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