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Sib vs Rib - What's the difference?

sib | rib |

As nouns the difference between sib and rib

is that sib is while rib is (acronym) rigid inflatable boat — a lightweight inflatable boat with a rigid hull.

sib

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) sib, from (etyl) .

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having kinship or relationship; related by same-bloodedness; having affinity; being akin; kindred.
  • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) sib, sibbe, from (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Kindred; kin; kinsmen; a body of persons related by blood in any degree.
  • A kinsman; a blood relation; a relative, near or remote; one closely allied to another; an intimate companion.
  • * 1980 , Anthony Burgess, Earthly Powers :
  • But she got up to go, and Domenico obeyed me too in mock meekness, making himself sib and coeval to Hortense, submissive to frowning elder brother, something incestuous in it.
  • A sibling, brother or sister (irrespective of gender)
  • (biology) Any group of animals or plants sharing a corresponding genetic relation
  • A group of individuals unilaterally descended from a single (real or postulated) common ancestor
  • Derived terms
    * sibling * sibred

    Etymology 3

    From (etyl) .

    Verb

    (sibb)
  • To bring into relation; establish a relationship between; make friendly; reconcile.
  • References

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    Anagrams

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    rib

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum
  • A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something
  • A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones
  • (label) Any of several curved members attached to a ship's keel and extending upward and outward to form the framework of the hull
  • Any of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength
  • (label) A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault
  • (label) A raised ridge in knitted material or in cloth
  • (label) The main, or any of the prominent veins of a leaf
  • A teasing joke
  • A single strand of hair.
  • A stalk of celery.
  • Verb

  • To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs
  • To tease or make fun of someone
  • To enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in.
  • * Shakespeare
  • (label) To leave strips of undisturbed ground between the furrows in ploughing (land).
  • Derived terms

    {{der3, chuck rib , middle rib , ribcage , rib eye , ribgrass , rib-tickler , ribwort , spare rib , ribbed vault , grey rib}}

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