Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cradle
noun and verb
/ˈkreɪdəl/
Definition
A small bed for a baby, often designed to rock or sway.
Examples
- The mother rocked the baby in the cradle.
- He cradled the fragile egg in his hands.
Meaning
To hold something gently or protectively, or a frame or structure that supports something.
Synonyms
- crib
- bassinet
- support
- hold
- nurture
