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crib

/kɹɪb/
Meanings
  • noun

    A piece of furniture used as a bed for infants or young children.

  • verb

    To place or keep (someone or something) in a protective or sheltering situation.

Pronunciation
  1. /kɹɪb/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75270157"
  2. /kɹɪb/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49882887"
Synonyms

bach , cot
Rhymes
Words rhyming with crib
grib , rib
Variants
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crib , cribs , cribbed , cribber , cribbers , cribbing , crib biting , cot death , cot deaths , crib death , crib deaths , crib sheet , sudden infant death syndrome , sudden infant death syndromes
Etymology
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Old English crif, from crēafan 'to cradle'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'crib' comes from the Old English word 'crif' which means 'to cradle'.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'crib' in English was in the 14th century.

  3. In some cultures, it is customary to place small toys or figurines in the crib to represent the gifts brought to the baby Jesus.

Related Concepts
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  1. cradle: A crib is a type of cradle used for infants.

  2. manger: The crib represents the manger where Jesus was born.

Culture
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In Christianity, the crib is used to represent the manger where Jesus was born.

How to Memorize "crib"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small bed with soft cushions and blankets, often with toys or animals around it. Visualize a baby sleeping peacefully in the crib.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'crib' with the image of a baby's bed or with the idea of protecting and sheltering someone or something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating 'crib' with the phrase 'Cradle Infants Resting Beautifully' or 'Cradle Infants Routinely Basking'.

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