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ribbed |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rib \Rib\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ribbed}; p. pr & vb n. {Ribbing}.] 1. To furnish with ribs; to form with rising lines and channels; as to rib cloth. 2. To inclose, as with ribs, and protect; to shut in From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Ribbed \Ribbed\, a. 1. Furnished or formed with ribs; as a ribbed cylinder; ribbed cloth. 2. (Mining) Intercalated with slate; -- said of a seam of coal. --Raymond. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: ribbed adj 1: furnished or strengthened with ribs [ant: {ribless}] 2: (of the surface of shells) having a rough, rib-like texture [syn: {costate}]
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