rib

One of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum.

A similar bone in most vertebrates.

A part or piece similar to a rib and serving to shape or support.

A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones.

One of many curved members attached to a boat or ship's keel and extending upward and outward to form the framework of the hull.