A wooden framework or structure made of crossed wooden bars or logs, often used in construction, mining, or engineering.
From 'crib' (a wooden framework or box) + 'work' (structure or construction). 'Crib' comes from Old English 'cribb,' related to Germanic roots meaning to enclose or confine.
Mining and construction engineers still use cribwork today—it's one of the most effective ways to support tunnel walls because the crossed wooden logs can flex slightly without collapsing!
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