cribbiting

crib-bite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krib-bahyt]
- /ˈkrɪbˌbaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krib-bahyt]
- /ˈkrɪbˌbaɪt/

Definitions of cribbiting word

verb without object cribbiting to practice cribbing. 1
noun cribbiting Veterinary Medicine.. Also called crib-biting, wind-sucking. an injurious habit in which a horse bites its manger and as a result swallows air. 1
noun cribbiting Mining. a timber lining, closely spaced, as in a shaft or raise. pieces of timber for lining a shaft, raise, etc. 1
noun cribbiting Building Trades, Civil Engineering. a system of cribs, as for retaining earth or for a building or the like being moved or having its foundations rebuilt. 1

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Origin of cribbiting

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; back formation from crib-biting, crib-biter; see cribbing

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Parts of speech for Cribbiting

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cribbiting popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cribbiting usage trend in Literature

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