# intercostal

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/ · frequency rank #76,883

## Definitions
1. Between the ribs of an animal or person.
2. Between the ribs of a boat.

## Etymology
From inter- + costal.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/intercostal