Hypertext Webster Gateway: "ribbed"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Rib \Rib\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ribbed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Ribbing}.]
1. To furnish with ribs; to form with rising lines and
channels; as, to rib cloth.

2. To inclose, as with ribs, and protect; to shut in.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Ribbed \Ribbed\, a.
1. Furnished or formed with ribs; as, a ribbed cylinder;
ribbed cloth.

2. (Mining) Intercalated with slate; -- said of a seam of
coal. --Raymond.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

ribbed
adj 1: furnished or strengthened with ribs [ant: {ribless}]
2: (of the surface of shells) having a rough, rib-like texture
[syn: {costate}]


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