The bony structure that protects the vital organs located in the upper part of the body is called the rib cage. Each bone is called a rib. As a group, the bones are called ribs.
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That boy is so skinny, you can see his ribs.
The girl broke a few of her ribs when she fell.
If you push your hand against your lower chest, you can feel your ribs.
People also eat the ribs that come from a cow or a pig. This is a very popular form of meat.
We’re going to have ribs for dinner.
There’s a rib joint in our area that sells the best ribs ever. (rib joint = a small restaurant that makes and sells ribs)
The proper way to cook ribs is low and slow.
Barbeque sauce helps to keep the ribs moist and it improves the taste of the meat.
There are a few situations and expressions in which you might hear the word "rib" used.
This food really sticks to your ribs. (It’s good, hearty food and it fill your stomach.)
Everyone gave Jose a good ribbing over his new haircut. (rib = joke with or tease)
According to The Bible, God made Eve from one of Adam’s ribs.
I heard a good rib tickler at work today. (rib tickler = a joke)
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