n.
1.support resembling the rib of an animal
2.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)
3.cut of meat including one or more ribs
4.a teasing remark
5.a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
6.a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling rib v.
1.form vertical ribs by knitting
2.subject to laughter or ridicule
Idiom of the Day
return the favor
to do a good deed for someone who has done a good deed for you
I returned the favor to my friend who had helped me move to my new apartment.