Definitions
noun
where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
verb
wash in a cradle
“cradle gold”
noun
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
noun
a baby bed with sides and rockers
noun
birth of a person
“he was taught from the cradle never to cry”
verb
bring up from infancy
verb
cut grain with a cradle scythe
verb
hold gently and carefully
“He cradles the child in his arms”
verb
hold or place in or as if in a cradle
“He cradled the infant in his arms”
verb
run with the stick
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