Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cats-cradle
Noun
/ˈkætsˌkreɪ.dl/
Definition
A game played with a loop of string that is passed between the fingers to create various patterns.
Examples
- During the rainy afternoon, the children played cats-cradle to pass the time.
- She learned to create complex shapes in the cats-cradle game quickly.
Meaning
Cats-cradle is often played as a simple pastime, particularly among children, where players create and transfer string figures from one to another.
Synonyms
- String figures
- String games
