rib
VERBNOUN
/rɪb/
3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH R
rib is a valid 3-letter word worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1I1B3
1 + 1 + 3 =5 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 10TRIPLE WORD → 15
MEANING
What does rib mean?
VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Subject to laughter or ridicule.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
RELATED
2
Form vertical ribs by knitting.
“A ribbed sweater”
BROADER
NOUN · 6 SENSES
1
Any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates).
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
A projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural.
BROADER
3
A riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant.
BROADER
NARROWER
4
A teasing remark.
BROADER
5
Cut of meat including one or more ribs.
BROADER
NARROWER
6
Support resembling the rib of an animal.
BROADER
NARROWER
AT THE BOARD
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