English Explanatory Dictionary

rib cage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A part of the skeleton within the thoracic area consisting of ribs, sternum and thoracic vertebrae.
  2. The enclosed area created by and within the ribs.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rib cage.wav

Word forms

rib cage rib cages ribcage rib-cage

Synonyms

thoracic cage
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