cribwork

[ krib-wurk ]

noun

, Building Trades, Civil Engineering.

1. a system of cribs; cribbing.

cribwork

/ ˈkrɪbˌwɜːk /

noun

1. another name for crib

Word History and Origins

Origin of cribwork¹

crib + work

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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