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cradle
cradle
/ˈkreɪdəl/
noun
(
)
A baby bed with sides and rockers
(
cradle
)
a baby bed with sides and rockers
The baby slept soundly in the cradle, rocking gently.
The baby slept soundly in the cradle, rocking gently.
(
)
Where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
(
birthplace
,
provenience
[American]
,
cradle
,
place of origin
,
provenance
)
where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
The birthplace of civilization
the birthplace of civilization
A trough that can be rocked back and forth; used by gold miners to shake auriferous earth in water in order to separate the gold
(
cradle
,
rocker
)
a trough that can be rocked back and forth; used by gold miners to shake auriferous earth in water in order to separate the gold
Birth of a person
(
cradle
)
birth of a person
He was taught from the cradle never to cry
he was taught from the cradle never to cry
verb
(
)
Hold gently and carefully
(
cradle
)
hold gently and carefully
He cradles the child in his arms
He cradles the child in his arms
(lacrosse) run with the stick
(
cradle
)
(lacrosse) run with the stick
Wash in a cradle
(
cradle
)
wash in a cradle
Cradle gold
cradle gold
Cut grain with a cradle scythe
(
cradle
)
cut grain with a cradle scythe
Hold or place in or as if in a cradle
(
cradle
)
hold or place in or as if in a cradle
He cradled the infant in his arms
He cradled the infant in his arms
Bring up from infancy
(
cradle
)
bring up from infancy
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