adj
Meaning 1
Having rocky cliffs or outcroppings
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
rock-ribbed
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adj
Meaning 2
Obstinately firm and unyielding in one's opinions
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective satellite
Meaning 3
tradition-bound and obstinately opinionated
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- an inflexible (or die-hard) conservative
- rock-ribbed republican
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: die-hard(a)
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 4
abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the rock-ribbed coast of Maine
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: rockbound
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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