Crib: meaning, definitions and examples

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crib

 

[ krɪb ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a baby's room

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

Synonyms

bassinet, cot, cradle

Examples of usage

  • The baby was sleeping peacefully in her crib.
  • She put the baby down in the crib and covered her with a blanket.
Context #2 | Noun

cheating in an exam

A piece of paper with information written on it used for cheating, typically concealed on the person.

Synonyms

cheat notes, cheat paper, cheat sheet

Examples of usage

  • He was caught with a crib during the exam.
  • She wrote all the answers on a crib and sneaked it into the test.
Context #3 | Verb

copying someone else's work

To copy someone else's work or ideas without giving proper credit.

Synonyms

copy, plagiarize, steal

Examples of usage

  • He tried to crib his friend's assignment but got caught.
  • She was accused of cribbing from a famous author in her book.

Translations

Translations of the word "crib" in other languages:

🇵🇹 berço

🇮🇳 पलना

🇩🇪 Kinderbett

🇮🇩 tempat tidur bayi

🇺🇦 ліжечко

🇵🇱 łóżeczko dziecięce

🇯🇵 ベビーベッド

🇫🇷 berceau

🇪🇸 cuna

🇹🇷 bebek yatağı

🇰🇷 유아용 침대

🇸🇦 مهد

🇨🇿 dětská postýlka

🇸🇰 detská postieľka

🇨🇳 摇篮

🇸🇮 otroška posteljica

🇮🇸 barnarúm

🇰🇿 бала бесік

🇬🇪 ბავშვის საწოლი

🇦🇿 uşaq çarpayısı

🇲🇽 cuna

Word origin

The word 'crib' has a long history, dating back to Middle English. It originally referred to a manger or stall for cattle. Over time, it evolved to also mean a bed with high sides for a baby. In the context of cheating, 'crib' came to refer to a cheat sheet or notes. The verb form of 'crib' meaning to copy without permission or credit has been used since the 19th century. Overall, 'crib' has a varied history with different meanings in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,904, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.