First Known Use: before 12th century
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1crib
noun \ˈkrib\
: a small bed with high sides for a baby
: a long open box that holds food for farm animals
: something used for cheating on a test
Full Definition of CRIB
1
: a manger for feeding animals
2
: an enclosure especially of framework: as a : a stall for a stabled animal b : a small child's bedstead with high enclosing usually slatted sides c : any of various devices resembling a crate or framework in structure d : a building for storage : bin
4
: the cards discarded in cribbage for the dealer to use in scoring
5
a : a small theft b : plagiarism c : a literal translation; especially : pony 3 d : a summary and key to understanding a literary work e : something used for cheating in an examination
6
: crèche 1
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Origin of CRIB
Middle English, from Old English cribb; akin to Old High German krippa manger, and perhaps to Greek griphos reed basket
2crib
verb
: to copy an idea, a piece of writing, etc., from someone else
cribbedcrib·bing
Full Definition of CRIB
transitive verb
2
: to provide with or put into a crib; especially : to line or support with a framework of timber
3
: pilfer, steal; especially : plagiarize
intransitive verb
1
a : steal, plagiarize b : to use a crib : cheat
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First Known Use of CRIB
1605
CRIB Defined for Kids
crib
noun \ˈkrib\
Definition of CRIB for Kids
1
: a small bed frame with high sides for a child
2
: a building or bin for storage <corn crib>
3
: a long open box for feeding animals
Medical Dictionary
crib
noun \ˈkrib\
Medical Definition of CRIB
1
: a manger for feeding animals
2
a : a stall for a stabled animal b : a small child's bedstead with high enclosing usually slatted sides
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