krib

Dutch

Etymology

Variant of kribbe.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkrɪp/

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• Hyphenation: krib
• Rhymes: -ɪp

Noun

krib f (plural kribben, diminutive kribje n)

1. A dam or breakwater constructed perpendicular to the bank, strand and/or water current, to prevent erosion.
2. Alternative form of kribbe.

Derived terms

• de kont tegen de krib gooien

Descendants

• → Papiamentu: krib (“manger”)