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Definition of riblet

riblet

/ˈrɪb.lɪt/
rib · let
Plural:riblets
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• noun

1

A small, flat piece of meat trimmed from the ends of spare ribs or cut longitudinally across a rack of pork or beef ribs, often seasoned and barbecued.

Example

"The restaurant offered a platter of smoky pork riblets served with coleslaw and cornbread."

2

A microscopic longitudinal groove or ridge applied to a surface, such as an aircraft skin or racing hull, to reduce aerodynamic or hydrodynamic drag.

Example

"Engineers tested a sharkskin-inspired film covered in tiny riblets to improve the fuel efficiency of the commercial airliner."

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• Rhymes for riblet

• Nearby Words

riberry
ribes
ribeye
riblet
riblike
riboflavin
rice

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Riblet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/riblet
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