This is the 3640th most frequent Dutch word.
ribben
"Ribben" means "ribs" in English.
Here, 'ribben' refers to the anatomical structures constituting the rib cage in the human body.
De ribben in de borst beschermen vitale organen.
The ribs in the chest protect vital organs.
In this sentence, 'ribben' denotes the structural framework of the ship, metaphorically or physically resembling ribs.
De ribben van het schip werden gecontroleerd op schade.
The ribs of the ship were inspected for damage.
Here, 'ribben' refers to a dish prepared from the ribs of an animal, typically cooked and served as food.