[count] 1 : any one of the curved bones of the chest that connect to the spine — see picture at human 2 : a piece of meat from an animal that includes a rib and that is used as food — see also sparerib 3 : a long curved piece of metal, wood, etc., that forms the frame of a boat, roof, etc.
▪ the ribs of an umbrella
▪ the ribs of an umbrella







