p. pr. & vb. n. - of Crib
n. - The act of inclosing or confining in a crib or in close quarters.
n. - Purloining; stealing; plagiarizing.
n. - A framework of timbers and plank backing for a shaft lining, to prevent caving, percolation of water, etc.
n. - 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.