| 释义 |
rib·bing
I. \ˈribiŋ, -bēŋ\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: rib (I) + -ing
: a pattern, system, or structure composed of ribs: as
a.
(1) : a framework (as of a building or ship) made up chiefly of ribs
(2) : the ribwork in vaulting
b. : the veins of a leaf
c. : a strip of ribbed fabric (as a semielastic band of ribs used as a close-fitting edge finish on sweaters, socks, and mittens)
d. : a part of an artificial fly wound over the body material and often added to simulate the stripes on a natural insect — see fly illustration
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: from gerund of rib (IV)
: an act of teasing or mocking |