rib in German
rib in German is Rippe, Strebe, Rippchen — 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 German
Rippe
Rippe
(by extension) A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something.
Strebe
(by extension) A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something.
Rippe
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones.
Rippchen
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones.
costillar
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones.
Rippe
(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
Gewölberippe
(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
Spant
(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
Stange
A stalk of celery.
Stängel
A stalk of celery.
What does "rib" mean?
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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 German?
"rib" in German is Rippe, Strebe, Rippchen. 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 German, "rib" is Rippe, Strebe, Rippchen.
Are there other ways to say "rib" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "rib": Rippe, Strebe, Rippchen, costillar, Gewölberippe, Spant.
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