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rock-ribbed
rock-ribbed (rŏk′rĭbd′)adj.1. Having rocks or rock outcroppings; rocky.2. Firm and unyielding, especially with regard to one's principles, loyalties, or beliefs: a rock-ribbed conservative.rock-ribbed adj US firm; uncompromising rock′-ribbed`
adj. 1. having ribs or ridges of rock. 2. unyielding; confirmed and uncompromising. [1770–80] Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | rock-ribbed - abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps; "the rock-ribbed coast of Maine"rockboundrough, unsmooth - having or caused by an irregular surface; "trees with rough bark"; "rough ground"; "rough skin"; "rough blankets"; "his unsmooth face" | | 2. | rock-ribbed - tradition-bound and obstinately opinionated; "an inflexible (or die-hard) conservative"; "rock-ribbed republican"die-hardinflexible - incapable of change; "a man of inflexible purpose" |
rock-ribbed
Related to rock-ribbed: venerableSynonyms for rock-ribbedadj abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarpsSynonymsRelated Wordsadj tradition-bound and obstinately opinionatedSynonymsRelated Words |