rock-ribbed

/rɑk rɪbd/
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Definitions of rock-ribbed
  1. adjective
    abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps
    “the rock-ribbed coast of Maine”
    synonyms: rockbound
    rough, unsmooth
    having or caused by an irregular surface
  2. adjective
    tradition-bound and obstinately opinionated
    “rock-ribbed republican”
    synonyms: die-hard
    inflexible
    incapable of change
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