Rib
/rˈɪb/
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Definition
(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.
Sentence Examples
Our neighbor has broken a rib.
I just cracked a rib.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor confirmed that she had fractured a ____ during the fall and advised her to rest.