ribbed

Teased in jest

Ribbed describes something marked by raised parallel ridges or bands.

A ribbed sweater has vertical lines of texture in the knit.

Ribbed condoms have textured surfaces.

Ribbed fabric stretches more than smooth weaves: a ribbed tank top, ribbed cuffs on a jacket.

The pattern resembles ribs—the curved bones of the chest.

texture

corrugated

Formed into parallel folds

furrowed · channelled · fluted · knurled · waffled · pleated · puckered · ruched · crinkled · bumpy

grip

traction

Adhesive friction enabling movement

ergonomic · secure · firm · control · handlebar · rubberized · treaded · grooved · contoured · molded

knitwear

sweater

Knitted torso covering

jersey · cuff · collar · hem · sock · beanie · undershirt · henley · bodice · waistband

pattern

wale

Raised ridge on cloth

cable · weave · knit · purl · braid · chevron · basketweave · mesh · lattice · pinstripe

teasing

kidded

Joked with someone

razzed · needled · joshed · bantered · roasted · taunted · chaffed · goaded · gibed

condom

latex

Milky plant-derived polymer

pleasure · sensation · textured · studded · dotted · protection · safe · intimate · enhanced · stimulating

architectural

vault

Secure storage chamber

  • groinHip-thigh junction
  • domeRounded vault forming roof
  • ceilingRoom's upper surface

arch · colonnade · buttress · nave · apse · cathedral · gothic · barrel · cloister · structural

Categories
Opposites
surface texture

ribbedsmooth

Without roughness or difficulty

flat · sleek · unribbed · plain · even

structural pattern

ribbedsolid

Firm matter state

plain · unpatterned · homogeneous · unstructured · smooth

Phrases
Family

ribbing

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG