Also means
spine of a book
Usage Note
Costola means a single rib bone (mi sono rotto una costola). It also refers to the spine of a book — the narrow visible edge when shelved. Do not confuse with costa (coast, side, rib in anatomy — used more broadly) or coste (ribs as a cut of meat). The plural le costole is regular.
Examples
"Si è rotta una costola durante la partita."
Natural Translation
She broke a rib during the match.

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