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Ribbing
01
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
02
a framework of ribs
03
a knitting pattern that creates a stretchy and textured fabric by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific pattern
What is "ribbing"?
Ribbing is a knitting technique that creates a stretchy, textured pattern by alternating between two types of stitches. This pattern is formed by working one type of stitch in one row and the other type in the next row. Ribbing is commonly used for cuffs, edges, and borders of garments because it adds elasticity and helps the fabric maintain its shape. It creates a fitted, flexible edge that can stretch to accommodate different sizes.
Example
She was nervous about the roasting but ended up enjoying the good-natured ribbing from her closest friends.
