26984 words

cradle

6 definitions • 3 examples
1
a small bed for a baby, especially one that moves from side to side:

Examples:

rock a cradle The nurse rocked the cradle.
2
the object that you put a phone, camera, etc. into in order to recharge (= put power into) its batteries
3
a frame that hangs on the side of a building, ship, etc. for people to work from
4
to hold something or someone gently, especially by supporting with the arms:

Examples:

cradle someone in your arms She cradled him tenderly in her arms.
5
a small bed for a baby, esp. one with raised sides that can be pushed gently so that it moves from side to side
6
to hold someone or something gently:

Examples:

Joe cradled his cup of coffee and began to speak.

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