intercostal

  1. Adjective.  (anatomy) Between the ribs of an animal or person.
  2. Adjective.  (nautical) Between the ribs of a boat.
  3. Noun.  (anatomy) The intercostal muscles.
  4. Noun.  (anatomy) Something that is between the ribs of an animal.
  5. Noun.  (nautical) Hull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat.

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