Phrase guide

true rib

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A rib attached to the spine and sternum, as opposed to a floating rib.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

one of the first seven ribs in a human being which attach to the sternum

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: rib, costa

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  • Spanish: costilla verdadera — Translations