well-ribbed
/ˌwɛlˈrɪbd/adjective
Having good or strong ribs. Sometimes: specifically (of a horse or dog) having the posterior ribs coming relatively close to the pelvic bones, regarded as a desirable feature.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hill (b. c1528). From well + ribbed.
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