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rib vs molding

molding vs rib

rib and molding both are nouns.

rib is a verb but molding is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rib Yes No Yes No
molding Yes No No No
As nouns, molding is a hypernym of rib; that is, molding is a word with a broader meaning than rib:
  • rib: a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
  • molding: a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
Other hypernyms of rib include moulding.
rib (noun) molding (noun)
support resembling the rib of an animal a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
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 decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
a teasing remark sculpture produced by molding
cut of meat including one or more ribs
rib (verb) molding (verb)
subject to laughter or ridicule
form vertical ribs by knitting
Difference between rib and molding

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