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ribbed


Meanings
  • adjective

    Having ridges or ribs; reinforced with ribs or ridges.

  • verb

    To provide with ribs or ridges.


Rhymes
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gibbed , nibbled , ribald , sibbed
Variants
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rib , ribbed , ribbing , ribs , rock-ribbed
Forms
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ribbeds, ribbing, ribbedly


Etymology
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Originally meaning 'having ribs' in Old English. The word 'ribbed' comes from the Old English word 'ribba', which means 'rib' or 'ridge'.


Trivia
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  1. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest single structure made by organisms - it is ribbed with thousands of kilometers of reef.

  2. The term 'ribbed' is also used in the field of mathematics to describe certain types of functions and surfaces.


Related Concepts
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  1. Ribbing (textile): A knitting or weaving technique that creates a raised, textured pattern on fabric.

  2. Ribbed (drums): A type of drum that has a ribbed surface, which affects the sound and tone of the drum.


Culture
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In literature, the word 'ribbed' has been used to describe the texture of various objects, such as the bark of trees or the surface of a pottery vessel. In art, ribbed patterns have been used to create texture and depth in sculptures and paintings. In music, the term 'ribbed' has been used to describe the sound of certain types of drums.

How to Memorize "ribbed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a tree trunk or a pottery vessel with ridges or ribs running along its surface.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ribbed' with the texture of a tree bark or the sound of a ribbed drum.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'ribbed' means 'having ridges or ribs'.


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