Word: RIB
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Definition of RIB
- Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum
- A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something
- A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones
- To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.
- To tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way.
"He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts."
- To enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in.
- Hound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale).
- Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita).
- Watercress (Nasturtium officinale).
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "rib" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "rib" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RIB a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RIB worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RIB? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RIB:
- # the rib effect
- # master of rib
- # playing with rib
- # in terms of rib
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