ribbing

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[ rib-ing ]
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noun
  1. ribs collectively.

  2. an assemblage or arrangement of ribs, as in cloth or a ship.

Origin of ribbing

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First recorded in 1555–65; rib1 + -ing1

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Other definitions for ribbing (2 of 2)

ribbing2
[ rib-ing ]

noun
  1. an act or instance of teasing.

Origin of ribbing

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First recorded in 1930–35; rib2 + -ing1

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British Dictionary definitions for ribbing

ribbing

/ (ˈrɪbɪŋ) /


noun
  1. a framework or structure of ribs

  2. ribs collectively

  1. a raised pattern in woven or knitted material, made in knitting by doing purl and plain stitches alternately

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