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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

riblets

/ˈraɪbəltz/ noun · British & US
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What does riblets mean?

noun

Small, narrow ridges or grooves, especially on the surface of a material, such as a metal or a rock.

Example

"The engineer studied the riblets on the aircraft's wing to improve its aerodynamics."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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