Refers specifically to a cut of meat, such as beef or pork rib. Common in cooking and restaurant contexts.
I plan to grill rib steak tonight.
Architectural term for a rib-like structural element, such as in vaulted ceilings or Gothic arches.
We grilled beef ribs and had a party over the weekend.
Ribs are characteristically used in the ceilings of Gothic architecture.
They added ribs to the ceiling to increase its strength.
rib knit
libretto
rib vault
Borrowed from English 'rib'.