1. (noun) rib
support resembling the rib of an animal
Synonyms: costa
2. (noun) rib, costa
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)
Synonyms: rib, costa
3. (noun) rib
cut of meat including one or more ribs
Synonyms: costa
4. (noun) rib
a teasing remark
Synonyms: costa
5. (noun) rib
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
Synonyms: costa
6. (verb) rib
a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
Synonyms: costa
7. (verb) rib
form vertical ribs by knitting
Synonyms: blackguard, laugh at, make fun, jest at, guy, ridicule, roast, poke fun
8. (verb) ridicule, roast, guy, blackguard, laugh at, jest at, rib, make fun, poke fun
subject to laughter or ridicule
Synonyms: clapperclaw, blackguard, laugh at, make fun, rib, guy, ridicule, roast, jest at, shout, poke fun, abuse
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Synonyms and Antonyms of rib 
