\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.