ribcage

British

/ ˈrɪbˌkeɪdʒ /

noun

the bony structure consisting of the ribs and their connective tissue that encloses and protects the lungs, heart, etc

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As it hit the pitch, Catan leapt into action and started performing rudimentary CPR, pumping the bird's ribcage.

From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026

Among the items now costing more: ribcage straight ankle women’s jeans, priced $10 more at $108, and original fit men’s jeans that are $5 more at $84.50.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026

Fine wrinkles preserved over the ribcage indicate that the skin of this duckbill was relatively thin.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2025

People Magazine also clocked that a tiny "T" tattoo for Tom is visible on the actress's ribcage, just barely peaking out of her dress.

From Salon ● Jan. 6, 2025

He stood up, walked behind me, bent over, and gently pushed my arms close to my ribcage, held them there.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

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