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
in the context of (something)
in the circumstances under which something has happened
In the context of his job I could understand what my friend was saying.