Cribbing /(kr?b"b?ng)/

Crib·bing

Cribbing

n.
  1. The act of inclosing or confining in a crib or in close quarters.
  2. Purloining; stealing; plagiarizing. [Colloq.]
  3. A framework of timbers and plank backing for a shaft lining, to prevent caving, percolation of water, etc. (Mining)
  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.