rib

US /rɪb/
UK /rɪb/
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costela

each of a series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and help to form the rib cage

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He fractured a rib in the accident.
Ele fraturou uma costela no acidente.
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The doctor checked for broken ribs.
O médico verificou se havia costelas quebradas.
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costela, costelinha

a cut of meat, especially beef or pork, that includes a rib or ribs

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We ordered a plate of barbecued ribs.
Pedimos um prato de costelas de churrasco.
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The chef prepared a delicious prime rib.
O chef preparou uma deliciosa prime rib.
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nervura, costela, vareta

a raised band or ridge, especially one that is part of a structure or surface

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The fabric had a distinct rib pattern.
O tecido tinha um padrão de nervuras distinto.
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The umbrella's ribs provide its structure.
As varetas do guarda-chuva fornecem sua estrutura.
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provocar, caçoar

to tease or make fun of someone in a playful way

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His friends always rib him about his terrible singing.
Seus amigos sempre o provocam sobre seu canto terrível.
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She likes to rib her brother about his messy room.
Ela gosta de provocar o irmão sobre o quarto bagunçado dele.
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