riblike

Resembling thoracic bones

Resembling a rib in shape or structure—long, curved, and raised from a surface.

The term describes anything with the narrow, arching form of the bones that curve around the chest: riblike ridges in the sand, riblike veins on a leaf.

Often used in anatomical, geological, or architectural contexts.

anatomy

costal

Concerning the ribs

cartilage · thoracic · pleura · vertebrae · clavicle · scapula · bone · cage · diaphragm · pectoralis

framework

lattice

Openwork of crossed strips

  • trellisGarden climbing structure
  • gridFramework of intersecting lines
  • meshInterlocking open weave

strut · brace · webbing · tracery · fretwork · openwork · filigree · reticulation · interlacing · scaffolding

structure

vaulted

Curved overhead, or leaped

truss · girder · beam · rafter · purlin · joist · corbel · buttress · spandrel · architrave

textile

corduroy

Ridged cotton textile

  • knitLoop yarn into fabric
  • waleRaised ridge on cloth
  • purlInverted knitting stitch

cable · jersey · weave · fabric · pleated · ridged · grosgrain · ottoman · twill · selvage

Opposites
structural form

riblikeflat

Lacking vertical variation

smooth · straight · ribless · planar · unsegmented

Family

rib, ribs, ribbing, ribbed, ribbings, ribless, unribbed

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G