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wing vs rib

rib vs wing

wing and rib both are nouns.

wing and rib both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wing Yes No Yes No
rib Yes No Yes No
wing (noun) rib (noun)
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair) support resembling the rib of an animal
one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
an addition that extends a main building 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 barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
a stage area out of sight of the audience a teasing remark
the wing of a fowl cut of meat including one or more ribs
a unit of military aircraft
the side of military or naval formation
a group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function
(in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft
a hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side
wing (verb) rib (verb)
travel through the air; be airborne subject to laughter or ridicule
form vertical ribs by knitting
Difference between wing and rib

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