Spant — meaning in English

English meaning

• futtock noun Any of the curved timbers that make up the ribs in the frame of a wooden ship.
• rib noun One of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.

Senses

Spant is used for these senses in English:

• futtock (nautical) Any of the curved rib-like timbers that form the frame of a wooden ship.
• rib (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

rib — full definition

1. noun One of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.
2. noun A cut of meat that still has one or more rib bones in it.
3. noun A supporting structural piece shaped like a rib, such as in a ship's hull, an aircraft wing, or an umbrella.
4. verb To tease someone in a friendly, good-natured way.

Related German words