NOUN: "any of the paired curved bony or partly cartilaginous rods that stiffen the walls of the body of most vertebrates and protect the viscera" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "any of the paired curved bony or partly cartilaginous rods that stiffen the walls of the body of most vertebrates and protect the viscera" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. subject to laughter or ridicule
2. form vertical ribs by knitting
(noun)
1. any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
2. a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CARTILAGINOUS (adjective)
1. difficult to chew
STIFFEN (verb)
1. severely restrict in scope or extent
2. become stiff or stiffer

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