cradle Synonyms

cradle Meaning

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cradle (n)

a baby bed with sides and rockers

where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence

birth of a person

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

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cradle (v)

hold gently and carefully

bring up from infancy

hold or place in or as if in a cradle

cut grain with a cradle scythe

wash in a cradle

run with the stick

cradle Sentence Examples

  1. The newborn baby slept peacefully in the cradle, surrounded by soft blankets.
  2. The ship rocked gently in the cradle of the ocean waves.
  3. She carefully placed the fragile vase in the cradle of her arms as she carried it across the room.
  4. The ancient ruins provided a glimpse into the cradle of civilization.
  5. The hammock swayed lazily, cradling him in its comfortable embrace.
  6. The guitar rested in its cradle, waiting for the musician's skilled hands to bring it to life.
  7. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky became a cradle of vibrant hues.
  8. The astronaut floated weightlessly in the cradle of space, gazing at the distant stars.
  9. The mother cradled her sick child, soothing him with gentle lullabies.
  10. The valley nestled between the mountains like a cradle, offering a tranquil sanctuary away from the chaos of the world.

FAQs About the word cradle

a baby bed with sides and rockers, where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence, birth of a person, a trough that can be rocked back and fo

birthplace, home,motherland, mother country,hometown, country, old country, roots, nativity

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The newborn baby slept peacefully in the cradle, surrounded by soft blankets.

The ship rocked gently in the cradle of the ocean waves.

She carefully placed the fragile vase in the cradle of her arms as she carried it across the room.

The ancient ruins provided a glimpse into the cradle of civilization.