ribbenkast

Dutch

Etymology

plural of rib 'rib' + kast 'case, close'

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Noun

ribbenkast f (plural ribbenkasten, diminutive ribbenkastje n)

  1. rib cage
    De hongerstakers waren zo mager dat je de ribben onder de douche door hun ribbenkast kon tellen
    The hunger strikers were so skinny one could count their ribs in the showers trough their rib cages

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