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.
© Webster 1913.