cradle cradle /ˈkreɪdəl/
noun
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()
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.
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()
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
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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
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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
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()
Hold gently and carefully
(
cradle
)
hold gently and carefully
He cradles the child in his arms
He cradles the child in his arms
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(lacrosse) run with the stick
(
cradle
)
(lacrosse) run with the stick
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Wash in a cradle
(
cradle
)
wash in a cradle
Cradle gold
cradle gold
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Cut grain with a cradle scythe
(
cradle
)
cut grain with a cradle scythe
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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
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Bring up from infancy
(
cradle
)
bring up from infancy