rib

In nautical terms the difference between rib and flank

is that rib is any of several curved members attached to a ship's keel and extending upward and outward to form the framework of the hull while flank is maximum (of speed). Historically faster than full speed (the most a vessel can sustain without excessive engine wear or risk of damage), now frequently used interchangeably. Typically used in an emergency or during an attack (All ahead flank!).

In transitive terms the difference between rib and flank

is that rib is to leave strips of undisturbed ground between the furrows in ploughing (land) while flank is to place to the side(s) of something.

As nouns the difference between rib and flank

is that rib is 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 while flank is the flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side.

As verbs the difference between rib and flank

is that rib is to shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs while flank is to attack the flank(s) of something.

As an adjective flank is

maximum (of speed). Historically faster than full speed (the most a vessel can sustain without excessive engine wear or risk of damage), now frequently used interchangeably. Typically used in an emergency or during an attack (All ahead flank!).

As nouns the difference between rib and stiffener

is that rib is 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 while stiffener is anything added to something in order to stiffen it, such as a support beam, or starch for a collar.

As a verb rib

is to shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.

In nautical terms the difference between rib and taunt

is that rib is any of several curved members attached to a ship's keel and extending upward and outward to form the framework of the hull while taunt is very high or tall.

As nouns the difference between rib and taunt

is that rib is 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 while taunt is a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.

As verbs the difference between rib and taunt

is that rib is to shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs while taunt is to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

As an adjective taunt is

very high or tall.

H is likely misspelled.

H has no English definition.

As a noun rib is

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.

As a verb rib is

to shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.

As nouns the difference between rib and rap

is that rib is 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 while rap is a sharp blow with something hard.

As verbs the difference between rib and rap

is that rib is to shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs while rap is to strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock.

As an acronym RAP is

Recognized Air Picture.

As nouns the difference between rib and iban

is that rib is 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 while Iban is a member of a branch of the Dayak peoples of Borneo.

As a verb rib

is to shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.

As an initialism IBAN is

international Bank Account Number.

As a proper noun Iban is

the Malayic language of these people.

As nouns the difference between tab and rib

is that tab is a small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, etc while rib is 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.

As verbs the difference between tab and rib

is that tab is mark with a tab while rib is to shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.

As nouns the difference between rib and projection

is that rib is 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 while projection is something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

As a verb rib

is to shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.

As nouns the difference between gear and rib

is that gear is equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor while rib is 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.

As verbs the difference between gear and rib

is that gear is to provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio while rib is to shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.

As an adjective gear

is (mostly British (Scouse)) great or fantastic.