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riblet

rib·let [ ríbblət ] (plural rib·lets)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. veal or lamb rib end: a piece of veal or lamb cut from the end of a rib

2. groove in drag-reducing material: one of a series of tiny grooves incorporated into a material that can be applied to the exterior surface of aircraft or boats to reduce drag

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