cradling Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb hold gently and carefully
cradle.
- He cradles the child in his arms
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verb bring up from infancy
cradle.
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verb hold or place in or as if in a cradle
cradle.
- He cradled the infant in his arms
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verb cut grain with a cradle scythe
cradle.
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verb wash in a cradle
cradle.
- cradle gold
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verb run with the stick
cradle.
WordNet
Cra"dling noun
Definitions
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The act of using a cradle. -
(Coopering) Cutting a cask into two pieces lengthwise, to enable it to pass a narrow place, the two parts being afterward united and rehooped. -
(Carp.) The framework in arched or coved ceilings to which the laths are nailed. Knight.
