English regional (Derbyshire). Mining. Now historical. Each of the (typically four) pieces of wood joined together to support the stowces…

Mining. In full set of timber(s: A frame for supporting the side of a level or shaft, or the roof of a gallery.

Mining. A framework of timber, etc., lining a shaft, to prevent the earth from caving in, or water from trickling through.

Coal Mining. The lining of a pit-shaft.

attributive, as wedging joint; wedging crib n.,wedging curb n. Mining (see crib, n. 12 and curb, n. 10).

Mining. Timbering forming the lining of a shaft, etc.; cribwork.

a circular crib (crib, n. 12) with an open top.

dialect (some doubtfully belonging here). Coal Mining. A temporary prop or scaffold: see quots.

Coal Mining. A horizontal piece of timber for supporting the roof; also called bar, cap, or lid.