cradle
cra
ˈkreɪ
krei
dle
dəl
dēl
British pronunciation
/kɹˈe‍ɪdə‍l/

Definizione e significato di "cradle"in inglese

01

culla, nanna

a small bed or bassinet designed for infants and young babies, typically made of wood or wicker, and equipped with rockers or gliders to help soothe and lull the baby to sleep
cradle definition and meaning
02

culla

the part of a telephone where the handset or receiver can be put and be charged while not being used
03

culla, luogo di nascita

the place where something begins or is nurtured in its early stages
example
Esempi
Mesopotamia is known as the cradle of civilization.
La Mesopotamia è conosciuta come la culla della civiltà.
The city became the cradle of the modern labor movement.
La città divenne la culla del movimento operaio moderno.
04

culla, batea

a trough that can be rocked back and forth; used by gold miners to shake auriferous earth in water in order to separate the gold
05

culla, nascita

birth of a person
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01

cullare, tenere delicatamente

to hold someone or something in one's arms or hands gently and carefully
Transitive: to cradle sb/sth
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example
Esempi
The mother cradled her newborn baby in her arms.
La madre cullava il suo neonato tra le braccia.
He cradled the delicate vase, ensuring it would n't break.
Lui cullò il vaso delicato, assicurandosi che non si rompesse.
02

cullare, dondolare

to rock the stick back and forth to keep the lacrosse ball secure in the pocket while running
Transitive: to cradle a lacrosse ball
example
Esempi
He cradles the ball tightly as he dodges the defender.
Lui culla la palla saldamente mentre schiva il difensore.
They are practicing how to cradle the ball smoothly while running.
Stanno praticando come cullare la palla dolcemente mentre corrono.
03

vagliare, lavare con la batea

to wash soil or materials containing gold or other valuable minerals using a type of sluice box that helps separate the precious material from dirt
Transitive: to cradle dirt
example
Esempi
The miners cradled the dirt from the riverbed, hoping to find traces of gold.
I minatori lavavano la terra dal letto del fiume, sperando di trovare tracce d'oro.
She spent the afternoon cradling the soil, carefully sifting through it for any specks of gold.
Ha passato il pomeriggio vagliando il terreno, setacciandolo attentamente alla ricerca di granelli d'oro.
04

falciare con falce a culla, mietere con una falce a culla

to harvest or cut grain using a special tool called a cradle scythe
Transitive: to cradle a crop
example
Esempi
The farmer cradled the wheat with a scythe, moving through the field with careful precision.
Il contadino mieté il grano con un falcetto, muovendosi attraverso il campo con attenta precisione.
They worked in the field all day, cradling the grain and stacking it in neat rows.
Hanno lavorato nel campo tutto il giorno, falciando il grano e ammucchiandolo in file ordinate.
05

cullare, sostenere delicatamente

o carefully lift, support, or move something as if on a cradle
Transitive: to cradle sth
example
Esempi
He cradled the baby bird in his hands, gently placing it back in its nest.
Lui cullò il piccolo uccello tra le sue mani, riponendolo delicatamente nel suo nido.
The ship was cradled in the dry dock, raised above the water for repairs.
La nave era cullata nel bacino di carenaggio, sollevata sopra l'acqua per le riparazioni.
06

cullare, allevare

to care for, nurture, and raise someone or something from a very early stage
Transitive: to cradle sb/sth
example
Esempi
The village cradled the young orphan, giving him a sense of belonging and warmth.
Il villaggio allevò il giovane orfano, dandogli un senso di appartenenza e calore.
The farmer cradled the newborn lamb, making sure it was healthy and comfortable.
Il contadino cullò l'agnello appena nato, assicurandosi che fosse sano e a suo agio.
07

cullare, essere la culla di

to be the birthplace or starting point of something significant
Transitive: to cradle a movement or development
example
Esempi
Ancient Greece is often said to cradle the foundations of Western philosophy and democracy.
Si dice spesso che l'antica Grecia sia la culla dei fondamenti della filosofia e della democrazia occidentale.
The Silicon Valley region cradles many technological advancements and startups.
La regione della Silicon Valley culla di molti progressi tecnologici e startup.
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