Crib (Noun)
Meaning 1
A bin or granary for storing grains.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
The cards discarded by players at cribbage.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Meaning 3
A card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
A literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 5
Baby bed with high sides made of slats.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The baby slept soundly in her crib, surrounded by soft toys and a mobile.
- The crib was made of sturdy oak and had been passed down through generations of the family.
- Before putting the baby to bed, the parents made sure the crib was safe and secure.
- The crib had been converted from a toddler bed, and the baby was now big enough to sleep in it.
- The nursery was decorated with a beautiful crib, complete with a canopy and a plush mattress.