cradling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of holding and supporting a person or object gently and tenderly in one's arms, especially an infant.

  - "After the long labor, the mother was finally able to cradle her newborn baby."
  - "The elderly woman was cradling a hot cup of tea in her hands."

• Noun

  A container or structure designed to hold and protect something, especially a boat or a crib.

  - "The fisherman repaired the cradle of his fishing boat."
  - "Babies are often placed in cradles to sleep."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cradling
table , stable , gravel , cravel , travel , mable

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Variants

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cradle , cradled , cradles , cradling

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Etymology

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Old English cradel, from cradan to rock or cradle, from Proto-Germanic *kradalan.

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Trivia

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

2. In ancient Egypt, babies were sometimes placed in cradles made of papyrus baskets.

3. The cradle of humanity refers to the area in Eastern Africa where humans are believed to have originated.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nesting: The behavior of preparing a place for giving birth or raising young, such as building a nest or setting up a nursery.

2. Carrying: The act of holding and transporting an object or person from one place to another.

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Culture

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Cradling is an important symbol of nurturing and care, often associated with the bond between a mother and her child. It is a common theme in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "cradling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize holding a baby in your arms, feeling its warmth and weight.
   - Imagine a boat safely cradled in its harbor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate cradling with the feeling of protection and love.
   - Think of a cradle as a symbol of comfort and safety.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'cradle' as a place of comfort and care for something or someone.
   - Create an image in your mind of holding a baby or a boat in a cradle.

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