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ribcage

/ˈrɪbkeɪdʒ/noun

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Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    the structure of curved bones (ribs) around the chest that protects the heart and lungs

    पसलियों का पिंजरा, वक्ष-पंजर

    • The ribcage protects the heart and lungs.
    • He bruised his ribcage when he fell off his bike.
    • The X-ray showed that his ribcage was unharmed.
    + 2 more examples
    • The ribcage expands each time we breathe in.
    • A bird's ribcage is light but strong.