ribs
nounUK /rɪbz/
US /rɪbz/
The bones in your chest that curve around and protect your heart and lungs.
She broke two ribs when she fell off her bike.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The curved pieces of wood or metal that form the frame of a boat or ship.
The ship's ribs were visible after the storm tore off its planks.
3. A cut of meat taken from an animal's rib section, often cooked with sauce.
We grilled ribs for the family barbecue.
4. The raised lines or ridges on a fabric, leaf, or surface.
The ribs of the corduroy jacket gave it a soft texture.