riblike
4.9
Shaped like a long thin curved bone at the side of the chest
- adjective
- /ˈrɪbˌlaɪk/
:
en forma de costilla
- Some cacti have riblike ridges running from top to bottom.
Examples
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The architect designed riblike supports for the new building.
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The fossil showed a series of riblike structures along its side.
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The structure had a riblike appearance.
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Many plants exhibit riblike features in their leaves.
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The fossil showed a series of riblike structures along its side.
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Some cacti have riblike ridges running from top to bottom.
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Many plants exhibit riblike features in their leaves.
Synonyms
ribbed
vsriblike
1
4.4
A surface with raised lines you can feel, like on a sweater or glass
focuses more on overall shape similarity than only surface texture
9.9
Having raised lines like ribs on a shell or leaf
is the general term for resembling a narrow curved support in shape or structure
ribby
vsriblike
7.8
Having raised ridges on a surface like fabric or a vase
is more neutral and formal about resembling a narrow curved support
Antonyms
How Ribbed
Surface Forms
riblike positive
Morphology
Etymology
The word riblike comes from rib, a curved chest bone, and -like, which means 'similar to'. So riblike means 'like a rib' in shape or form.