cribbing (root: crib)

 The act of inclosing or confining in a crib or in close quarters.  [1913 Webster]

 Purloining; stealing; plagiarizing.  [1913 Webster]

 A framework of timbers and plank backing for a shaft lining, to prevent caving, percolation of water, etc.  [1913 Webster]

 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.  [1913 Webster]