riblet

/ˈrɪblɪt/
noun
  1. A small piece of meat from a rib, especially a small pork rib served as an appetizer or snack.
    • The restaurant's smoked riblets are a popular starter.
    • She cooked the riblets in the oven until they were tender.
    • We ordered a plate of riblets with barbecue sauce at the fair.
  2. A small, narrow ridge or raised line, similar to a tiny rib.
    • The designer added a riblet pattern to the handle for better grip.
    • Each riblet on the metal surface helped strengthen the structure.
    • The fabric had a riblet texture that made it feel like corduroy.