01 n. The act of inclosing or confining in a crib or in close quarters.
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The act of inclosing or confining in a crib or in close quarters.
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Purloining; stealing; plagiarizing.[Colloq.]
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A framework of timbers and plank backing for a shaft lining, to prevent caving, percolation of water, etc.(Mining)
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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.