ribbed

Thân thiện

The sweater has a ribbed texture that feels soft and warm.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Having a pattern of raised lines or ridges: Describes a surface that is not smooth but has a series of parallel or intersecting raised lines, similar to the structure of ribs. 2. Strengthened or supported with ribs: Describes an object, structure, or fabric that has been made stronger or given its shape by the inclusion of internal or external rib-like supports.

Usage and Examples

• Describing a textured surface:
  • The sweater had a ribbed collar and cuffs.
  • He ran his fingers over the ribbed surface of the ancient column.
• Describing a reinforced structure:
  • The vaulted ceiling was ribbed with stone arches for support.
  • The ribbed design of the steel frame made the building more stable.

Advanced Usage

• "ribbed vault": An architectural term for a vault supported by or decorated with a framework of arched diagonal ribs.
  • Gothic cathedrals are famous for their intricate ribbed vaults.
• "ribbed for her pleasure": A well-known, often parodied, advertising phrase for a certain brand of condom, playing on the first definition of the word.

Variants and Related Words

• Rib (noun): One of the long, curved bones in the chest; a raised line or ridge on a surface; a structural support.
• Rib (verb): To provide or strengthen with ribs; to tease or make fun of someone good-naturedly.
• Ribbing (noun): A pattern or arrangement of ribs; the act of teasing someone.

Synonyms

• Ridged: Having long, narrow raised lines.
• Corrugated: Shaped into parallel ridges and grooves (often for strength).
• Fluted: Having long, rounded grooves (common in columns).
• Strengthened: Made stronger.

Antonyms

• Smooth: Having an even, regular surface; free from projections or indentations.
• Flat: Level and even; without raised areas.
• Plain: Not decorated or patterned; simple.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (of the surface) having a rough, riblike texture
2. furnished or strengthened with ribs

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