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English adjective: rock-ribbed

1. rock-ribbed abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps


SamplesThe rock-ribbed coast of Maine.


Synonymsrockbound


Similarrough, unsmooth


Antonymssmooth

2. rock-ribbed tradition-bound and obstinately opinionated


SamplesAn inflexible (or die-hard) conservative.
Rock-ribbed republican.


Synonymsdie-hard


Similarinflexible


Antonymsflexible









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