| Words | Parts of Speech | Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
|---|---|---|
| rib | noun | One of the curved bones attached to the vertebral column and supporting the lateral walls of the thorax., That which resembles a rib in form or use., One of the timbers, or bars of iron or steel, that branch outward and upward from the keel, to support the skin or planking, and give shape and strength to the vessel., A ridge, fin, or wing, as on a plate, cylinder, beam, etc., to strengthen or stiffen it., One of the rods on which the cover of an umbrella is extended., A prominent line or ridge, as in cloth., A longitudinal strip of metal uniting the barrels of a double-barreled gun., The chief nerve, or one of the chief nerves, of a leaf., Any longitudinal ridge in a plant., In Gothic vaulting, one of the primary members of the vault. These are strong arches, meeting and crossing one another, dividing the whole space into triangles, which are then filled by vaulted construction of lighter material. Hence, an imitation of one of these in wood, plaster, or the like., A projecting mold, or group of moldings, forming with others a pattern, as on a ceiling, ornamental door, or the like., Solid coal on the side of a gallery; solid ore in a vein., An elongated pillar of ore or coal left as a support., A wife; — in allusion to Eve, as made out of Adam’s rib., To furnish with ribs; to form with rising lines and channels; as, to rib cloth., To inclose, as with ribs, and protect; to shut in. |
| rid | imp. & p. p. of Ride, v. i., of Rid, To save; to rescue; to deliver; — with out of., To free; to clear; to disencumber; — followed by of., To drive away; to remove by effort or violence; to make away with; to destroy., To get over; to dispose of; to dispatch; to finish., of Ride, of Ride | |
| rie | noun | See Rye. |
| rig | noun | A ridge., To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling., To dress; to equip; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful manner; — commonly followed by out., The peculiar fitting in shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts, by which different types of vessels are distinguished; as, schooner rig, ship rig, etc. See Illustration in Appendix., Dress; esp., odd or fanciful clothing., A romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct., A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic., A blast of wind., To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks., To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer. |
| rim | noun | The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin., The lower part of the abdomen., To furnish with a rim; to border. |
| rip | noun | A wicker fish basket., To divide or separate the parts of, by cutting or tearing; to tear or cut open or off; to tear off or out by violence; as, to rip a garment by cutting the stitches; to rip off the skin of a beast; to rip up a floor; — commonly used with up, open, off., To get by, or as by, cutting or tearing., To tear up for search or disclosure, or for alteration; to search to the bottom; to discover; to disclose; — usually with up., To saw (wood) lengthwise of the grain or fiber., A rent made by ripping, esp. by a seam giving way; a tear; a place torn; laceration., A term applied to a mean, worthless thing or person, as to a scamp, a debauchee, or a prostitute, or a worn-out horse., A body of water made rough by the meeting of opposing tides or currents. |
| ris | noun | A bough or branch; a twig. |
| rit | 3d pers. sing. pres. of Ride, contracted from rideth. |