Crib Definition & Meaning
crib
- noun
- baby bed with high sides made of slats
- a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly)
- a bin or granary for storing grains
- the cards discarded by players at cribbage
- a card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two
- verb
- use a crib, as in an exam
- take unauthorized (intellectual material)
- line with beams or planks; "crib a construction hole"
"Crib" in song lyrics
See how crib is used in real songs:
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"all I want is ice, a car, a girl and a crib"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July -
"And ad-lib from the Reverand Rib's crib"
3rd Bass f/ K.M.D. — Ace in the Hole -
"Man I live in your crib"
The 49ers — Karma
Words that rhyme with crib
Usage tips for "crib"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does crib mean?
- baby bed with high sides made of slats a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly) a bin or granary for storing grains the cards discarded by players at cribbage a card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two use a crib, as in an exam take unauthorized (intellectual material) line with beams or planks; "crib a construction hole"
- What part of speech is crib?
- Crib is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does crib have?
- Crib has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).