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A small bed for an infant
“He could see their child, sleeping soundly in her cradle at the foot of the bed.”
A place or process in which something originates or flourishes
“Glasgow might be the perceived cradle of cutting-edge art, but Edinburgh is no longer the staid sister it once was.”
The place of one's origin
“Have you ever wondered which country represents the cradle of your heritage?”
A structure or framework, especially one used to carry or support objects or people
“Sounds of voices barking instructions competed with the rattle of chains as the boat and cradle were lowered down the slipway.”
A container designed to hold or protect something
A place that fosters or nurtures the development or growth of something
A place or component that is central to something
The time during which one is a child, from between infancy and puberty
A container used to hold or carry things
A place where people meet in secret, typically to engage in an illicit activity
A locality or habitat where something is found in natural abundance, and also where it typically thrives
Infant-holding device that gently rocks a baby to sleep
To hold or prop up, especially gently or protectively
“She would cradle his head in her arms, rocking it against her chest.”
To embrace or hold someone or something tightly in one's arms
To move (a baby or young child) up and down in a playful or affectionate way
To look after or take special care of
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