rib

simple noun16 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5

a rib that has been fractured

a more formal or medical term for a broken rib

a rib with a fine-line fracture, not fully broken

an injury to the rib area causing discoloration

used with actions like 'poke' or 'nudge' to indicate the target area

in contact with the surface of the ribs

to cause a rib to fracture

to cause a small break or fissure in a rib

to jab someone in the ribs with a finger or a pointed object

to gently push someone in the ribs, often to get their attention

to cause an injury to the rib tissue

to poke someone in the ribs forcefully with a finger or elbow

similar to poke, often to urge someone to do something

to cause severe damage to a rib by pressure

the bony framework of ribs enclosing the heart and lungs

any form of harm or damage to the ribs