A RIB is a strong boat with a firm bottom and soft sides. They are often used on water for rescue or fun trips.
We went fishing in a small RIB boat.
RIBs are good for fast water travel.
To rib someone means to make fun of them in a kind and friendly way. It is not meant to hurt feelings.
They ribbed him about his new haircut.
She likes to rib her friends gently.
A rib in clothing is a pattern of raised lines. These lines help make the fabric stronger or nicer to touch.
The sweater has small ribs on the sleeves.
Ribs make the cloth look soft and warm.
In building or machines, ribs are beams that make something strong. They hold up parts like walls, wings, or hulls.
The ribs of the ship keep its shape strong.
Airplane wings have ribs inside them.
To 'rib off' means to cheat someone by asking too much money. People use it when a price is unfair.
That store ripped me off with high prices.
Don't let them rib you off on the price.
Ribs are pieces of meat that come from the bones in the chest of animals like pigs or cows. People often cook and eat them.
I ate delicious ribs at the barbecue.
The ribs were cooked with sauce.
