Ribbing (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A framework of ribs.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The corset's design included a ribbing of steel wires to provide additional support and shape.
- The athletic wear company used a breathable mesh ribbing to create a comfortable and flexible fit.
- The costume designer chose to use a historical method of ribbing to create the elaborate and intricate frame for the Elizabethan-era dress.
- The patient's physical therapist used a foam roller to loosen the tension in the ribbing of scar tissue on his injured side.
- The kayak's hull was strengthened with a ribbing of fiberglass that provided durability and buoyancy on the water.