Diagonal ribs

The human rib cage, also known as the thoracic cage, is a bony and cartilaginous structure which surrounds the thoracic cavity and supports the pectoral girdle, forming a core ...

ribs

Automotive; Tires

A pattern of tread features aligned around the circumference of a tire. There are usually multiple ribs across the tread area of a tire.

ribs

Musical equipment; Pianos

Wooden bracing glued to the soundboard to strengthen it and support the transmission of sound across the grain.

ribs

Mining; General mining; Mineral mining

The lines or ridges of cut gems that distinguish the several parts of the work, both of brilliants and roses.

High Middle Ages

History; Medieval

The High Middle Ages was the period of European history from around the 11th to the 13th centuries (c. 1000-1300). This period saw a rapidly increasing population of Europe, thus ...

Late Middle Ages

History; Medieval

The Late Middle Ages was the period of European history from around the 14th to the 16th century (c. 1300-1500). The Late Middle Ages marked the end of centuries of prosperity and ...

Ninja

History; Medieval

A Ninja is a kind of spy or assassin who lived in Japan beginning in the 14th century.

Augustinian Canons

History; Medieval

Religious/monastic rules based on Love of God and Neighbor, respect for authority, care of the sick, and self-discipline.

barons of the cinq ports

History; Medieval

the civic officers of the jurisdictional liberty known as the Cinq Ports, who provided ships for the king's service in return for their privileges.

borough-English

History; Medieval

Term which designates the custom of ultimogeniture (All lands inherited by the youngest son).

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Anne Hathaway

Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (born November 12, 1982) is an American actress and Academy Award winner. After several stage roles, she appeared in the 1999 ...