Rib
/ɹɪb/
noun
Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum
A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones
verb
To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.
To tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way.
“He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts.”
To enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in.