rock-ribbed (Meaning)

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rock-ribbed (s)

abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps

tradition-bound and obstinately opinionated

rock-ribbed Sentence Examples

  1. The medieval castle stood on a rock-ribbed hill overlooking the countryside.
  2. The rugged, rock-ribbed terrain made crossing the mountain pass treacherous.
  3. The old farmhouse had a rock-ribbed foundation that had withstood centuries of storms.
  4. The mountain climbers clung to the sheer rock-ribbed face, determined to reach the summit.
  5. The politician's rock-ribbed convictions prevented him from compromising on his principles.
  6. The rock-ribbed cliffs along the coast provided a natural defense against invaders.
  7. The ancient oak tree had a rock-ribbed trunk that testified to its great age.
  8. The ship's rock-ribbed hull creaked and groaned as it weathered the storm.
  9. The rock-ribbed values of honesty and integrity guided her every decision.
  10. The geologist marveled at the rock-ribbed layers of the canyon walls, each one representing a chapter in Earth's history.

FAQs About the word rock-ribbed

abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps, tradition-bound and obstinately opinionated

adamant, unrelenting, adamantine, immovable, hardened, uncompromising, merciless, ossified, implacable, gruff

easygoing, lenient, soft, gentle, lax, forbearing, tolerant, easygoing, kind, mild

The medieval castle stood on a rock-ribbed hill overlooking the countryside.

The rugged, rock-ribbed terrain made crossing the mountain pass treacherous.

The old farmhouse had a rock-ribbed foundation that had withstood centuries of storms.

The mountain climbers clung to the sheer rock-ribbed face, determined to reach the summit.