*cribbing*

n. 1. The act of inclosing or confining in a crib or in close quarters. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Purloining; stealing; plagiarizing. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

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

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. [ 1913 Webster ]