[n] support resembling the rib of an animal
[n] a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
[n] a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
[n] any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
[n] cut of meat including one or more ribs
[v] subject to laughter or ridicule; "The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house"; "The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher"
[v] form vertical ribs by knitting