cradle

"The baby slept soundly in its cradle. "

"a cradle of crime"

"from the cradle to the grave"

"The farmer used the cradle to cut the wheat, gathering the stalks neatly into a row. "

"The artist used the cradle to prepare the metal plate for mezzotint engraving. "

"The shipyard workers used a large cradle to gently lift the new ship onto the launching ramp. "

"After the accident, the doctor put the child's arm in a cradle to keep it still while it healed. "

"The hospital used a cradle to protect the injured child's delicate hip while he slept. "

"The gold prospector used the cradle to wash away the dirt and find the gold nuggets. "

"The miners used the cradle to safely transport tools down the shaft. "

"The architect carefully measured the cradle for the vaulted ceiling before the plasterers began their work. "

"The cradle was ill-made. One victim fell into the sea and was lost and the ensuing delay cost three more lives."

"He slammed the handset into the cradle."

"The juggler used a cradle to keep the ball steady on the back of her hand during the performance. "

"The winemaker used the cradle to carefully tilt the bottle and pour the wine into the glass. "

"The teacher's gentle hands cradled the baby bird's fragile body. "

"The mother cradled her baby, rocking gently to soothe it to sleep. "

"cradling the injured man’s head in her arms"

"The mother cradled the crying baby, gently rocking him back and forth to quiet him. "

"The new teacher cradled the shy student's hand, encouraging him to participate in class. "

"The lacrosse player expertly cradled the ball, keeping it securely in the head of his stick. "

"The farmer used a cradle to cut the wheat. "

"The workers carefully cradle the fragile antique vase across the crowded room. "

"The art teacher cradled the large painting's back panels to prevent them from warping during transport. "