Definition of Cradle

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
  • birth of a person
    "he was taught from the cradle never to cry"
  • where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
    "the birthplace of civilization"
    - place of origin
  • a baby bed with sides and rockers

Verb

  • run with the stick
  • wash in a cradle
    "cradle gold"
  • cut grain with a cradle scythe
  • hold or place in or as if in a cradle
    "He cradled the infant in his arms"
  • bring up from infancy
  • hold gently and carefully
    "He cradles the child in his arms"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble cradle

87 unscramble word found using the letters cradle.
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