rib
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He testified that he wasn’t wearing a face shield and the metal ribs of the umbrella could have poked him in the eye.
From Los Angeles Times
"He didn't show any pain but was clearly hurt after the one in the ribs."
From BBC
"I'd go to a Japanese buffet, eat six pieces of sushi and feel like I'd had a whole rack of ribs."
From BBC
The bout had originally been scheduled for October before a rib injury forced TKV out.
From BBC
Restaurants have become a source, too, after bones from a rack of barbecue ribs produced her best broth so far.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.