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Word: Cradle
Speech Type: Noun
Old English cradol, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to German Kratte ‘basket’
ˈkreɪdl
a baby's bed or cot, typically one mounted on rockers
Short Definition:very young child's bed
Examples:- the baby slept peacefully in its cradle
a framework on which a ship or boat rests during construction or repairs.
Short Definition:framework on which boat rests
Word: Cradle
Speech Type: Verb
ˈkreɪdl
hold gently and protectively
Short Definition:hold gently and protectively
Examples:- she cradled his head in her arms
place (a phone receiver) in its cradle
Short Definition:place phone receiver in cradle
Examples:- she cradled the receiver gently
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