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Intercostal

//ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Between the ribs of an animal or person. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Between the ribs of a boat. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    located or occurring between the ribs wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Any of the intercostal muscles.
  2. 2
    muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration wordnet
  3. 3
    Something that is between the ribs of an animal.
  4. 4
    Hull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From inter- + costal.

Etymology 2

From inter- + costal.

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