English Explanatory Dictionary

intercostal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Between the ribs of an animal or person.
  2. Between the ribs of a boat.
noun
  1. Any of the intercostal muscles.
  2. Something that is between the ribs of an animal.
  3. Hull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈkɔ.stəl/

Word forms

intercostal intercostals

Etymology

From inter- + costal.

Synonyms

intercostalis

Related words

entrecôte

Derived words

intercostally intercostal space
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