Nautical Term: Cribbing

Definition of Cribbing

Cribbing refers to the foundational structure made of heavy blocks and timbers, which is used to support a vessel during the construction process.

For instance, During the construction of a new sailing vessel, the shipyard workers utilized large cribbing structures to keep the vessel stable and supported while the hull was being built.

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