Definitions

1. noun

A cut of pork taken from the side of the ribcage, typically including the 5th to the 10th ribs.

“The butcher sold us a pack of spareribs for the barbecue.”

2. verb

To remove or cut away the spareribs from a carcass.

“The butcher had to sparerib the pork belly before he could slice it.”

3. verb

To remove something unwanted or unnecessary.

“She tried to sparerib the clutter from her living room.”