verb๐ShareTo contain in or as if in a cradle."The nurse gently cradled the newborn baby in her arms. "actionbodyfamilyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo rock (a baby to sleep)."The mother gently cradled her baby in her arms until he fell asleep. "familyactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo wrap protectively, to hold gently and protectively."cradling the injured manโs head in her arms"actionhumanfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo lull or quieten, as if by rocking."The mother gently cradled her crying baby in her arms, humming softly to calm him down. "actionhumanfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo nurse or train in infancy."The small community cradled its new school, supporting it with donations and volunteer work to help it grow. "familyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo rock the lacrosse stick back and forth in order to keep the ball in the head by means of centrifugal force."The lacrosse player cradled the ball in her stick as she ran down the field, keeping it securely in place. "sportactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cut and lay (grain) with a cradle."The farmer carefully cradled the wheat, cutting and laying it down in neat rows. "agricultureutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo transport a vessel by means of a cradle."The workers carefully cradled the delicate telescope lens to the observatory for installation. "nauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo put ribs across the back of (a picture), to prevent the panels from warping."The carpenter carefully cradled the large wooden painting to keep it from warping in the humid art gallery. "arttechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
