Crib

/krɪb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small bed with high sides for a baby or young child.

She put the baby down in the crib for a nap.

A structure or enclosure for animals, typically livestock.

The cow walked back to the crib after grazing in the field.

A place where something is stored, particularly food or hay for animals.

The farmer filled the crib with fresh hay for the horses.

A slang term for a place of residence or a room, particularly among students.

He invited his friends over to his crib for the weekend.

verb

To take or copy something, particularly in a dishonest manner.

He was accused of trying to crib his classmate's assignment.

To confine or restrict something, particularly livestock.

They decided to crib the chickens to keep them safe from predators.

Middle English 'cribbe', from Old English 'cribba'.

crib sheet

A sheet of paper with notes for quick reference, often used in exams.

get back to the crib

Return to one's home.

cribbage

A card game.

cradle

A bed for an infant, typically rockable.

Home, residence.

I’ll be at the crib if you need me.

To steal or plagiarize.

He tried to crib a few ideas from the internet.