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cribwork

[ krib-wurk ]

noun

, Building Trades, Civil Engineering.
  1. a system of cribs; cribbing.


cribwork

/ ˈkrɪbˌwɜːk /

noun

  1. another name for crib


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cribwork1

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Example Sentences

This was continued until five or six sets of beams had extended this cribwork almost to the ground level.

The contract also provided that the cribwork should be of sufficient strength to carry stone facing hereafter.

Normally five or six sets of beams extended this cribwork almost to the ground level.

Where they are absolutely necessary a serviceable bridge is made of cribwork.

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