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cradle

1 of 2

noun

cra·​dle ˈkrā-dᵊl How to pronounce cradle (audio)
1
a
: a bed or cot for a baby usually on rockers or pivots
b
: a framework or support suggestive of a baby's cradle: such as
(1)
: a framework of bars and rods
(2)
: the support for a telephone receiver or handset
(3)
: a charging station for a device (such as a smartphone or tablet)
c
: an implement with rods like fingers attached to a scythe and used formerly for harvesting grain
d
: a frame to keep the bedclothes from contact with an injured part of the body
2
a
: the earliest period of life : infancy
from the cradle to the grave
b
: a place of origin
the cradle of civilization
3
: a rocking device used in panning for gold

cradle

2 of 2

verb

cradled; cradling ˈkrād-liŋ How to pronounce cradle (audio)
ˈkrā-dᵊl-iŋ

transitive verb

1
a
: to place or keep in or as if in a cradle
b
: shelter, rear
c
: to support protectively or intimately
cradling the injured man's head in her arms
2
: to cut (grain) with a cradle scythe
3
: to place, raise, support, or transport on a cradle

intransitive verb

obsolete : to rest in or as if in a cradle

Synonyms

Noun

Example Sentences

Noun She placed the phone back on its cradle. A number of ships were resting in their cradles in the shipyard. Verb He cradled her face in his hands. She was cradling the injured man's head in her arms.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The final scramble on Beacon Hill at the end of July threw into sharp relief some of the state’s more unenviable distinctions: The proud cradle of democracy is among the worst in the country on open government and meeting key deadlines. Emma Platoff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2022 And, second, as a young Black bluesman from the Mississippi Delta, cradle of the most myth-encrusted and generative blues style, Kingfish is an ideal standard-bearer for the tradition. Carlo Rotella, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 Ample acid, bales of wacky weed, coltish young men and hot, ornery women turned this crossroads into a cradle of hippie, stoner creativity. Steve Ditlea, SPIN, 14 Mar. 2022 The bell and its cradle, 30 or so inches tall total, had a long connection with the church. al, 14 Aug. 2022 Just set the dumbbell in its cradle, twist the handle, and change the weight quickly and safely. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022 Proposed as a transformative, multitrillion-dollar plan with cradle-to-grave programs, Democrats’ domestic policy bill has been whittled down to a shadow of its former self. New York Times, 14 July 2022 The contrast has stoked complaints among Emiratis who receive generous cradle-to-grave welfare and prompted the government to boost social spending for low-income citizens. Isabel Debre, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 July 2022 These and a host of other measures would be needed, Homer said, to ensure lives are protected and nurtured from cradle to grave. David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 June 2022
Verb
Made with a medical-grade orthopedic foam, this calming dog bed is designed to cradle and support pressure points, provide neck and hip support, and help cushion sore joints. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 There are stretchy pullover options, date night-ready strappy ones, and many more to cradle your boobs in style. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 25 Aug. 2022 Dinette's version is reflective of how they're made in northern Vietnam, accompanied by lettuce to cradle them in, and a hefty splash of fish sauce. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 27 July 2022 Fifteen-year-old Mungo shows the kind of vulnerability that makes people want to cradle him — or crush him. Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2022 The robot has hands that can cradle priceless artifacts and bring them to the surface and stereoscopic eyes that capture the world of the deep in full color. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 30 July 2022 The pad’s heat reflective barrier, meanwhile, keeps things toasty as temperatures outside plummet, while outer air chambers cradle sleepers in the middle of the pad. J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 10 June 2022 The plush fill was able to effectively cradle the weight of their head while remaining quite cuddly. Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2022 The carrier features nylon outer layers that protect vehicle paint from scratches, while polyethylene foam cores softly cradle the cargo. Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 20 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English cradel, from Old English cradol; perhaps akin to Old High German kratto basket, Sanskrit grantha knot

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of cradle was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing cradle

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