intercostal

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Synonyms: intercoastal, interposal, intercuspal, intercostals, intercristal, intracostal

Antonyms: intercoastal, interposal, intercuspal, intercostals, intercristal, intracostal

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|anatomy}} Between the [[rib]]s of an [[animal]] or person.
2. {{lb|en|nautical}} Between the [[rib]]s of a [[boat]].

Noun

1. {{lb|en|anatomy}} Any of the [[#Adjective|intercostal]] muscles.
2. {{lb|en|anatomy}} Something that is [[between]] the ribs of an animal.
3. {{lb|en|nautical}} [[hull|Hull]] reinforcing inserted between frames or [[bulkhead]]s of a boat.

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