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Meaning of
cradle
in English
cradle
us
//ˈkeɪdəl//
uk
//ˈcreɪdəl//
#common
Plural
cradles
Past Tense
cradled
Participle Verb
cradling
Third Person Singular
cradles
Definitions
Noun
a
bed
for
a
baby
;
oscillating
place
of
origin
(
or
early
development
)
The
city
is
the
cradle
of
the
ancient
civilization
.
early
life
or
infancy
Her
cradle
was
a
small
village
surrounded
by
mountains
.
Verb
to
soothe
or
calm
(
by
rocking
)
The
mother
cradled
her
crying
baby
in
her
arms
.
to
nurture
or
train
(
in
early
stages
)
The
company
will
cradle
new
employees
with
a
comprehensive
training
program
.
to
hold
or
support
gently
;
nurture
The
nurse
will
cradle
the
injured
bird
until
it
can
fly
again
.
to
rock
or
soothe
(
a
baby
)
The
mother
gently
cradled
her
fussy
baby
to
help
her
fall
asleep
.
to
wrap
or
envelop
protectively
The
nurse
cradled
the
fragile
patient's
arm
to
prevent
further
injury
.
Compounds / Phrases
cradleboard
sea cradle
cradle song
cradlesong
cradlesongs
