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cradle

/ˈkɹeɪdəl/

Meanings
  • noun

    A container used to hold and protect an infant, typically in the shape of a basket or seat.

    - "The newborn was placed in a soft cradle."
    - "The cradle was rocked gently to soothe the baby."
  • verb

    To hold or support someone or something gently and protectively.

    - "He cradled the wounded bird in his hands."
    - "She cradled the phone to her ear and listened."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɹeɪdəl/



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Synonyms

rocker , rest
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cradle
table , stable , gravel , mable , crabble , cradle
Variants
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cradle , cradles , cradled , cradling , cradle cap , cradle caps , cat's cradle , cat's cradles , from (the) cradle to (the) grave , from cradle to grave , from the cradle to the grave , rob the cradle
Etymology
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Old English cradel, from cradan 'to rock'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'cradle' is derived from the Old English word 'cradan', which means 'to rock'.

  2. The first cradles were made from wicker baskets or wooden boxes.

  3. Cradles have been used since ancient times to hold and protect infants.


Related Concepts
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  1. Cradleboard: A traditional Native American cradle used to carry and support infants.

  2. Cradle snatcher: A person who steals away someone else's lover or spouse, especially a young person.


Culture
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In literature, cradle is used metaphorically to refer to the place or circumstances in which one is raised or begins life. In art, cradles are depicted in paintings and sculptures as symbols of infancy and motherhood.

How to Memorize "cradle"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a basket or seat designed to hold and protect an infant.
    - Imagine a mother gently rocking her baby in a cradle.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cradle' with the image of a baby being cared for.
    - Think of a cradle as a symbol of protection and nurturing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'cradle' as a container for a 'baby'


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