ribbing; elastic cuff; ribbed opening
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
ribbing; ribbed cuff; elasticized opening of knitted garments
Refers specifically to the stretchy, rib-knit edges of garments (sweaters, socks, gloves) designed to fit snugly around wrists, ankles, or necklines.
Zhè这
jiàn件
máo毛
yī衣
de的
luó罗
kǒu口
sōng松
le了
，
zǒng总
shì是
wǎng往
xià下
diào掉
。
The ribbing on this sweater has gotten loose and keeps slipping down.
Mǎi买
wà袜
zi子
de的
shí时
hou候
，
yào要
zhù注
yì意
luó罗
kǒu口
bù不
néng能
tài太
jǐn紧
，
fǒu否
zé则
huì会
lēi勒
chū出
yìn印
zi子
。
When buying socks, make sure the elastic cuff isn't too tight, or it will leave marks.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
shuāng双
luó罗
kǒu口
shè设
jì计
jì既
bǎo保
nuǎn暖
yòu又
bù不
róng容
yì易
biàn变
xíng形
。
This double-rib design keeps you warm and doesn't easily lose its shape.