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Definition of first rib - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
medicalTECH. uppermost rib in the chest, closest to the neck and collarboneTECH.
- The X-ray showed a small fracture in the first rib.
- The surgeon pointed to the first rib on the scan.
- Muscle tightness around the first rib can cause shoulder pain.
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Expressions with first
arrange something at the beginning of a sequence
He put the most important task first on his list.
give in or show weakness before the other side
He didn't want to blink first during the tense meeting.
time when light first appears in the morning
We set out on our hike at first light.
introduce the first point or start the first action before others
First off, we need to discuss the budget before proceeding.
immediately upon seeing something or someone
She fell in love at first sight.
address important tasks before others
First things first, finish your homework before playing.
persistence is important in the pursuit of success
If at first you don't succeed, try again.
moving while the vehicle is set to its lowest gear
He drove in first gear up the steep hill.
take the first step in a process
He made the first move in negotiating the deal.
express conditional death happening before others in a situation
He said he would die first if the disease worsened.
allocated in order of arrival or request
Tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
in an impulsive manner without prior thought
She tends to act first, think later in emergencies.
on first seeing someone or something immediately
At first glance, the painting looks simple.
indicate the first action or event in a sequence
First up, we will discuss the project goals.
polite gesture to let women go ahead
He held the door open and said 'ladies first'.
to take quick action without checking details first
He tends to shoot first and ask questions later in meetings.
act immediately without checking facts or reasons first
He shot first and asked questions later in the meeting.
initiate physical conflict by hitting first
He decided to strike the first blow in the brawl.
act self-righteously in accusing another person
She cast the first stone, ignoring her own mistakes.
cause the first injury in a fight or battle
He managed to draw first blood in the boxing match.
act decisively without gathering all information
In negotiations, he tends to shoot first, ask questions later.
take action immediately without prior deliberation
In emergencies, they act first and question later.
from the original source or personal experience
She learned about the incident at first hand from the witnesses..
successfully on the first attempt
He hit the target at the first shot.
Expressions with rib
break a rib bone due to injury or accident
He fell and cracked a rib while skiing.
tease someone in a playful way
They ribbed him about his new haircut.
rib section from a cow used as food
The chef seasoned the beef rib before roasting it..
bony structure of ribs and sternum around the chest
The rib cage protects the heart and lungs.
very funny thing that brings laughter, like a story or incident
That rib-tickler had everyone laughing through the whole show.
very funny and makes people laugh a lot
That was a rib-tickling joke!
dish made from a large roasted beef rib cut
We ordered prime rib at the steakhouse.
cut of beef from the rib section
He grilled a rib steak for dinner..
cut of beef from the rib section
The chef prepared a delicious short rib for dinner.
cut of beef from the rib section
The chef seasoned the rib roast before cooking it..
either of the two lowest rib pairs not attached to the sternum
The doctor explained the role of a floating rib.
cut of beef from the front ribs
We prepared a delicious fore rib for dinner.
architectural feature with arched ribs supporting a ceiling
The cathedral's rib vault was an engineering marvel.
any of the upper seven pairs of ribs in humans
Doctors examined the fracture in the true rib.
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- French:première côte, ...
- German:erste Rippe, ...
- Italian:prima costa, ...
- Spanish:primera costilla, ...
- Portuguese:primeira costela, ...
- Chinese:第一肋骨, ...
- Japanese:第一肋骨, ...
- Arabic:الضِّلْع الأَوَّل, ...
- Hebrew:צֵלַע רִאשׁוֹנָה, ...
- Russian:первое ребро, ...
- Ukrainian:перше ребро, ...
- Hindi:पहली पसली, ...
- Bengali:প্রথম পাঁজর, ...
- Catalan:primera costella, ...
- Czech:první žebro, ...
- Danish:første ribben, ...
- Dutch:eerste rib, ...
- Greek:πρώτη πλευρά, ...
- Hungarian:első borda, ...
- Khmer:ឆ្អឹងជំនីទីមួយ, ...
- Korean:제1늑골, ...
- Persian:دنده اول, ...
- Polish:pierwsze żebro, ...
- Portuguese (BR):primeira costela, ...
- Romanian:prima coastă, ...
- Swedish:första revbenet, ...
- Thai:กระดูกซี่โครงซี่แรก, ...
- Turkish:birinci kaburga, ...
- Vietnamese:xương sườn số một, ...
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