About The Word Cribbing
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Cribbing
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What's The Definition Of Cribbing?Synonyms | Synonyms for Cribbing: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cribbing: See Also | Cribbing In Webster's Dictionary \Crib"bing\ (kr?b"b?ng), n.
1. The act of inclosing or confining in a crib or in close
quarters.
2. Purloining; stealing; plagiarizing. [Colloq.]
3. (Mining) A framework of timbers and plank backing for a
shaft lining, to prevent caving, percolation of water,
etc.
4. A vicious habit of a horse; crib-biting. The horse lays
hold of the crib or manger with his teeth and draws air
into the stomach with a grunting sound.
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