Intercostal

noun

/ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/

Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.nounThe intercostal muscles.

2.nounSomething that is between the ribs of an animal.

3.nounHull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat.

4.adjectiveBetween the ribs of an animal or person.

5.adjectiveBetween the ribs of a boat.

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