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rib in Catalan

rib in Catalan is costella, barnilla, nervadura — rib means one of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.

rib in Catalan

costella
noun
barnilla
noun
(by extension) A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something.
costella
noun
(by extension) A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something.
nervadura
noun
(architectural element) A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault
nervi
noun
(architectural element) A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault
quaderna
noun
(architectural element) A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault

What does "rib" mean?

  1. noun One of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.
    "The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in one of his ribs."
  2. noun A cut of meat that still has one or more rib bones in it.
    "We ordered a rack of ribs at the barbecue place."
  3. noun A supporting structural piece shaped like a rib, such as in a ship's hull, an aircraft wing, or an umbrella.
    "Shipwrights bent the wooden ribs before attaching the planking."
  4. verb To tease someone in a friendly, good-natured way.
    "His friends ribbed him mercilessly about the missed penalty."
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rib in a sentence

  • The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in one of his ribs.
  • She could feel her ribs after months of illness.
  • We ordered a rack of ribs at the barbecue place.
  • The prime rib was the highlight of the Christmas dinner.

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What is "rib" in Catalan?

"rib" in Catalan is costella, barnilla, nervadura. rib means: One of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.

How do you use "rib" in a sentence?

Example: "The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in one of his ribs." In Catalan, "rib" is costella, barnilla, nervadura.

Are there other ways to say "rib" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 5 translations listed for "rib": costella, barnilla, nervadura, nervi, quaderna.

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