·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Rib.
II. Ribbing ·noun An assemblage or arrangement of ribs, as the timberwork for the support of an arch or coved ceiling, the veins in the leaves of some plants, ridges in the fabric of cloth, or the like.
Similar to deck-nails, but not so fine; they have large round heads with rings, so as to prevent the...
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