noun🔗ShareWiegeA bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots."The baby slept soundly in its cradle. "Das Baby schlief fest in seiner Wiege.familyitemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWiege, UrsprungThe place of origin, or in which anything is nurtured or protected in the earlier period of existence."a cradle of crime"eine Wiege des VerbrechensplacehistoryculturefamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKindheit, frühe LebensphaseInfancy, or very early life."from the cradle to the grave"Von der Kindheit bis zum Grab.agefamilyhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGetreidesenseAn implement consisting of a broad scythe for cutting grain, with a set of long fingers parallel to the scythe, designed to receive the grain, and to lay it evenly in a swath."The farmer used the cradle to cut the wheat, gathering the stalks neatly into a row. "Der Bauer benutzte die Getreidesense, um den Weizen zu schneiden und die Halme ordentlich in einer Reihe zu sammeln.agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWiegeA tool used in mezzotint engraving, which, by a rocking motion, raises burrs on the surface of the plate, so preparing the ground."The artist used the cradle to prepare the metal plate for mezzotint engraving. "Der Künstler benutzte die Wiege, um die Metallplatte für die Mezzotinto-Gravur vorzubereiten.artutensiltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGestell, WiegeA framework of timbers, or iron bars, moving upon ways or rollers, used to support, lift, or carry ships or other vessels, heavy guns, etc., as up an inclined plane, or across a strip of land, or in launching a ship."The shipyard workers used a large cradle to gently lift the new ship onto the launching ramp. "Die Werftarbeiter benutzten ein großes Gestell, um das neue Schiff sanft auf die Startrampe zu heben.nauticaltechnologymachinevehicleindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchiene, HalterungA case for a broken or dislocated limb."After the accident, the doctor put the child's arm in a cradle to keep it still while it healed. "Nach dem Unfall legte der Arzt den Arm des Kindes in eine Schiene, um ihn während der Heilung ruhigzustellen.medicinebodyanatomyaiddeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBettgestellA frame to keep the bedclothes from contact with the sensitive parts of an injured person."The hospital used a cradle to protect the injured child's delicate hip while he slept. "Das Krankenhaus benutzte ein Bettgestell, um die empfindliche Hüfte des verletzten Kindes während des Schlafs zu schützen.medicinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchüttrinneA machine on rockers, used in washing out auriferous earth."The gold prospector used the cradle to wash away the dirt and find the gold nuggets. "Der Goldsucher benutzte die Schüttrinne, um den Schmutz wegzuwaschen und die Goldnuggets zu finden.machineagriculturegeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFahrgerüst, ArbeitsbühneA suspended scaffold used in shafts."The miners used the cradle to safely transport tools down the shaft. "Die Bergleute benutzten das Fahrgerüst, um Werkzeuge sicher in den Schacht zu transportieren.technicalbuildingindustryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGerüst, SchalungA ribbing for vaulted ceilings and arches intended to be covered with plaster."The architect carefully measured the cradle for the vaulted ceiling before the plasterers began their work. "Der Architekt maß sorgfältig das Gerüst für die Gewölbedecke, bevor die Stuckateure mit ihrer Arbeit begannen.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRettungskorbA basket or apparatus in which, when a line has been made fast to a wrecked ship from the shore, the people are brought off from the wreck."The cradle was ill-made. One victim fell into the sea and was lost and the ensuing delay cost three more lives."Der Rettungskorb war schlecht gemacht. Ein Opfer fiel ins Meer und ging verloren, und die daraus resultierende Verzögerung kostete drei weitere Leben.nauticalvehicledisasteraidtechnologyoceansailingmachinestructureitemdevicebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHörerablage, HalterungA rest for the receiver of a telephone, or for certain computer hardware."He slammed the handset into the cradle."Er knallte den Hörer in die Halterung.technologycomputingelectronicsdevicecommunicationmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWiege(contact juggling) A hand position allowing a contact ball to be held steadily on the back of the hand."The juggler used a cradle to keep the ball steady on the back of her hand during the performance. "Der Jongleur benutzte eine Wiege, um den Ball während der Vorstellung auf dem Handrücken ruhig zu halten.sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWeinwiegeA mechanical device for tilting and decanting a bottle of wine."The winemaker used the cradle to carefully tilt the bottle and pour the wine into the glass. "Der Winzer benutzte die Weinwiege, um die Flasche vorsichtig zu kippen und den Wein ins Glas zu gießen.utensildrinkdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWiegen, in den Armen haltenTo contain in or as if in a cradle."The teacher's gentle hands cradled the baby bird's fragile body. "Die sanften Hände der Lehrerin wiegten den zerbrechlichen Körper des kleinen Vogels.familyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWiegenTo rock (a baby to sleep)."The mother cradled her baby, rocking gently to soothe it to sleep. "Die Mutter wiegte ihr Baby und schaukelte es sanft, um es in den Schlaf zu wiegen.familyactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWiegen, behutsam haltenTo wrap protectively, to hold gently and protectively."cradling the injured man’s head in her arms"Sie wiegte den Kopf des Verletzten in ihren Armen.familyhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWiegen, in den Schlaf wiegenTo lull or quieten, as if by rocking."The mother cradled the crying baby, gently rocking him back and forth to quiet him. "Die Mutter wiegte das weinende Baby und schaukelte es sanft hin und her, um es zu beruhigen.actionhumanfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWiegen, umsorgenTo nurse or train in infancy."The new teacher cradled the shy student's hand, encouraging him to participate in class. "Die neue Lehrerin umsorgte die Hand des schüchternen Schülers und ermutigte ihn, sich am Unterricht zu beteiligen.familyeducationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDie Lacrosseschläger hin und her wiegen, um den Ball durch Zentrifugalkraft im Schlägerkopf zu haltenTo rock the lacrosse stick back and forth in order to keep the ball in the head by means of centrifugal force."The lacrosse player expertly cradled the ball, keeping it securely in the head of his stick. "Der Lacrossespieler wiegte den Ball gekonnt, wodurch er ihn sicher im Schlägerkopf hielt.sportactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit einer Getreideschneidemaschine schneiden und legenTo cut and lay (grain) with a cradle."The farmer used a cradle to cut the wheat. "Der Bauer benutzte eine Getreideschneidemaschine, um den Weizen zu schneiden.agricultureactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWiegenTo transport a vessel by means of a cradle."The workers carefully cradle the fragile antique vase across the crowded room. "Die Arbeiter wiegen die zerbrechliche antike Vase vorsichtig durch den überfüllten Raum.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerstrebungen anbringenTo put ribs across the back of (a picture), to prevent the panels from warping."The art teacher cradled the large painting's back panels to prevent them from warping during transport. "Der Kunstlehrer brachte Verstrebungen an den Rückwänden des großen Gemäldes an, um ein Verziehen während des Transports zu verhindern.arttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
