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riblet Antonyms
Opposite of riblet
Pinning down the opposite of riblet requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A microscopic longitudinal groove or ridge applied to a surface, such as an aircraft skin or racing hull, to reduce aerodynamic or hydrodynamic drag.
Usage Example
"Engineers tested a sharkskin-inspired film covered in tiny riblets to improve the fuel efficiency of the commercial airliner."
Strong
groove
Similar words to riblet
Words similar to riblet shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
ridge
rib
striation
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Riblet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/riblet