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Meaning of "ribbing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RIBBING

ribbing  [ˈrɪbɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RIBBING

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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ribbing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RIBBING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ribbing

Ribbing (knitting)

In knitting, ribbing is a pattern in which vertical stripes of stockinette stitch alternate with vertical stripes of reverse stockinette stitch. These two types of stripes may be separated by other stripes in which knit and purl stitches alternate vertically; such plissé stripes add width and depth to ribbing but not more elasticity. The number of knit and purl stripes are generally equal, although they need not be. When they are equal, the fabric has no tendency to curl, unlike stockinette stitch. Such ribbing looks the same on both sides and is useful for garments such as scarves. Ribbing is notated by x. Thus, 1x1 ribbing has one knit stitch, followed by one purl stitch, followed by one knit stitch, and so on. Ribbing has a strong tendency to contract laterally, forming small pleats in which the purl stitches recede and the knit stitches come forward. Thus, ribbing is often used for cuffs, sweater hems and, more generally, any edge that should be form-fitting. The elasticity depends on the number of knit/purl transitions; 1x1 ribbing is more elastic than 2x2 ribbing, etc.

Definition of ribbing in the English dictionary

The first definition of ribbing in the dictionary is a framework or structure of ribs. Other definition of ribbing is ribs collectively. Ribbing is also a raised pattern in woven or knitted material, made in knitting by doing purl and plain stitches alternately.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RIBBING


absorbing
əbˈsɔːbɪŋ
attention-grabbing
əˈtenʃənˌɡræbɪŋ
bibbing
ˈbɪbɪŋ
bing
bɪŋ
clubbing
ˈklʌbɪŋ
curbing
ˈkɜːbɪŋ
disturbing
dɪˈstɜːbɪŋ
dubbing
ˈdʌbɪŋ
kerbing
ˈkɜːbɪŋ
nightclubbing
ˈnaɪtˌklʌbɪŋ
perturbing
pəˈtɜːbɪŋ
probing
ˈprəʊbɪŋ
rubbing
ˈrʌbɪŋ
scrubbing
ˈskrʌbɪŋ
sobbing
ˈsɒbɪŋ
stabbing
ˈstæbɪŋ
throbbing
ˈθrɒbɪŋ
tubing
ˈtjuːbɪŋ
webbing
ˈwɛbɪŋ
winebibbing
ˈwaɪnˌbɪbɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RIBBING

ribattuta
ribavirin
ribband
ribbed
ribbed and smoked sheet
Ribbentrop
ribber
Ribble
ribbon
ribbon development
ribbon microphone
ribbon strip
ribbon worm
ribbon-like
ribbonfish
ribbonry
ribbons
ribbonwood
ribbony
ribby

WORDS THAT END LIKE RIBBING

back-stabbing
blabbing
bobbing
climbing
crabbing
cribbing
drubbing
grabbing
headline-grabbing
hobbing
jibbing
jobbing
mobbing
money-grubbing
nabbing
robbing
scabbing
subbing
swabbing
tabbing
tubbing

Synonyms and antonyms of ribbing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ribbing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RIBBING

Find out the translation of ribbing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ribbing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ribbing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

罗纹
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

nervadura
570 millions of speakers

English

ribbing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

काटने का निशान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التضليع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оребрение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

nervuras
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পর্শুকাযুক্ততা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

nervures
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ribbing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Riffelung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

肋材
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

늑골
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ribbing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự đở lên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ribbing
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रिबिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

azarlama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nervature
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ściągacz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оребрение
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nervuri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

νευρώσεις
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ribbeligheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mudd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ribbing
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ribbing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RIBBING»

The term «ribbing» is regularly used and occupies the 71.875 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RIBBING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ribbing

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RIBBING»

Discover the use of ribbing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ribbing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Complete Photo Guide to Sewing
The most common use for ribbing is to finish the edges of knit sportswear garments. Ribbing, which lias great crosswise stretch and recovery, enables garment openings to stretch easily when you are getting dressed and return to a neat, ...
Creative Publishing International
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Knitting Tips & Trade Secrets Expanded: Ingenious Techniques ...
A double-layer rib gives firmness and body to ribbed edges, which can be more compatible with the weight of a heavy garment than a single-layer rib. In ribbing, knit the width of the band normally. To create a fold line, purl a right-side row or ...
Pam Hoenig, 2006
3
Quick and Easy Sewing with Your Serger
about ribbing It's the knit fabric in ribbing that makes these areas of a garment hug your body yet stretch easily over your head, shoulders, hand, or hips when you are dressing. Look closely at the ribbing on your T-shirts, sweatshirts, or knit  ...
Becky Hanson, 2008
4
Sewing for Children
How to Apply Ribbing Using the Tubular Method 2) Fold each piece of ribbing in halt lengthwise, with. Ribbed. Edges. Ribbing makes an attractive finish for necklines, cuffs, or waistlines on either knit or woven fabric. When using ribbing to ...
Creative Publishing International Creative Publishing International
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting and Crocheting ...
Ribbing is made by combining knit and purl stitches to form an elastic fabric. This fabric stretches and then returns to its original shape. Ribbing uses a knit and purl combination; the knit and purl stitches are aligned to create a vertical texture.
Barbara Breiter, Gail Diven, 2003
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Sweater Design in Plain English
To make the ribbing appear continuous without a visible break, you will need to add an extra stitch to one side. For instance, "Knit 1, Purl 1" (1 x 1) ribbing has a multiple of 2 stitches. If you thoughtlessly use an even number of stitches, that is,  ...
Maggie Righetti, 1990
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Singer Complete Photo Guide to Sewing - Revised + Expanded ...
RLBBED EDGES The most common use ior ribbing is to iinish the edges oi knit sportswear garments. Ribbing, which has great crosswise stretch and recovery, enabLes garment openings to stretch easiLy when you are getting dressed and ...
Editors of Creative Publishing, 2011
8
Colorful Knitwear Design
ribbing is used 00 nearly every knitted garment. but the results are sometimes disappointing. particularly if thc yarn has poor memory. as do cotton. silk. linen. rayon. alpaca. and many synthetics. The most common problems with ordinary ribs ...
Threads Magazine, Threads, 1994
9
Knit Green: 20 Projects and Ideas for Sustainability
and working 1 ×1 ribbing as established after marker until work measures approximately 5 (6, 71⁄2)" (12.7 [15.2, 19.1]cm) or until 2.5" (6.4cm) before reaching desired waistline. End after Row 8 of Spire patt; for average sizing, this will be after ...
Joanne Seiff, 2009
10
Designing Knitwear
And if you want to use the ribbing as a flat fabric rather than a 3-D fabric, then block the swatch flat before measuring its gauge. Be aware that you'll need a great deal of yarn for a deeply ribbed garment that doesn't cling. I would estimate that ...
Deborah Newton, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RIBBING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ribbing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Senator gets ribbing from colleagues over Trump prank
Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is getting some ribbing from his colleagues today, after Graham was the victim of a classic adolescent prank pulled by fellow ... «WKYT, Jul 15»
2
Ticats' Dyakowski was ready for the ribbing after five infractions
Ticats' Dyakowski was ready for the ribbing after five infractions. 'What are you doing running a place that is teaching kids how to count?' ... «Hamilton Spectator, Jul 15»
3
Odell Beckham Jr. tired of ribbing from teammates about hamstring …
It was the most dynamic and electric move Odell Beckham Jr. had made in weeks. And all it did was get him past the media and clear of the questions about his ... «New York Daily News, Jun 15»
4
Davis Love III gets rookie-like ribbing at Principal Charity Classic
Davis Love III arrived at the Wakonda Club on Wednesday feeling every bit like the new kid in town. "I'm just excited to be playing," Love said. "I don't know this ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jun 15»
5
Finney: Notes on squirt guns, religion, 'good-natured ribbing'
The Boy Scouts of America made news earlier this month when several news outlets reported the youth organization banned squirt guns. That's an inaccurate ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, May 15»
6
Now on Twitter, Obama Takes a Little Ribbing From Bill Clinton
President Barack Obama is greeted by former President Bill Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York in September 2014. (Associated Press photo) ... «NDTV, May 15»
7
A good ribbing: One Hot Mama's among top winners at Burnoff
Sous chef Randy Aleman, of Marley's Island Grille, cooks up another batch of mesquite wood-fired jerk ribs on Saturday during the 19th Annual Rib Burnoff and ... «Hilton Head Island Packet, May 15»
8
Scott and Mark Kelly talk space twins study — and prove brotherly …
Identical twin astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly reunited Wednesday on TODAY and proved that brotherly ribbing doesn't stop when one of them is in space. «Today.com, May 15»
9
First Draft | Christie Is Served a Ribbing at New Hampshire Restaurant
Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey arrived at a restaurant on Wednesday to talk with voters in Manchester, N.H.Credit Darren McCollester/Getty Images. Updated ... «New York Times, Apr 15»
10
'Fast and Furious' gets a ribbing in 'Superfast!'
... a meathead whose car-navigation system keeps ribbing him for his baldness. Det. Johnson (Dio Johnson impersonating Dwayne Johnson) primps incessantly ... «Los Angeles Times, Apr 15»

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