a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
a teasing remark
cut of meat including one or more ribs
subject to laughter or ridicule; "The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house"; "The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher"; "His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday"
form vertical ribs by knitting; "A ribbed sweater"
SPIT
the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
a skewer for holding meat over a fire
a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth; "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer"
a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
utter with anger or contempt
drive a skewer through; "skewer the meat for the BBQ"
rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"