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rib vs moulding

moulding vs rib

rib and moulding both are nouns.

rib is a verb but moulding is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rib Yes No Yes No
moulding Yes No No No
As nouns, moulding is a hypernym of rib; that is, moulding 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
  • moulding: a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
Other hypernyms of rib include molding.
rib (noun) moulding (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 a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
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 strip used for ornamentation or finishing
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant sculpture produced by molding
a teasing remark
cut of meat including one or more ribs
rib (verb) moulding (verb)
subject to laughter or ridicule
form vertical ribs by knitting
Difference between rib and moulding

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