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Cradle
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berço, moisés
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
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suporte do telefone, berço do telefone
the part of a telephone where the handset or receiver can be put and be charged while not being used
03
berço, local de origem
the place where something begins or is nurtured in its early stages
Exemplos
Mesopotamia is known as the cradle of civilization.
A Mesopotâmia é conhecida como o berço da civilização.
The city became the cradle of the modern labor movement.
A cidade tornou-se o berço do movimento trabalhista moderno.
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berço, bateia
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
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berço, nascimento
birth of a person
to cradle
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embalar, segurar com cuidado
to hold someone or something in one's arms or hands gently and carefully
Transitive: to cradle sb/sth
Exemplos
The mother cradled her newborn baby in her arms.
A mãe embalava seu bebê recém-nascido em seus braços.
He cradled the delicate vase, ensuring it would n't break.
Ele embalou o vaso delicado, garantindo que não quebraria.
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embalar, balançar
to rock the stick back and forth to keep the lacrosse ball secure in the pocket while running
Transitive: to cradle a lacrosse ball
Exemplos
He cradles the ball tightly as he dodges the defender.
Ele embala a bola firmemente enquanto dribla o defensor.
They are practicing how to cradle the ball smoothly while running.
Eles estão praticando como embalar a bola suavemente enquanto correm.
03
garimpar, lavar com bateia
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
Exemplos
The miners cradled the dirt from the riverbed, hoping to find traces of gold.
Os mineiros lavavam a terra do leito do rio, na esperança de encontrar vestígios de ouro.
She spent the afternoon cradling the soil, carefully sifting through it for any specks of gold.
Ela passou a tarde lavando o solo, peneirando-o cuidadosamente em busca de partículas de ouro.
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ceifar com foice de berço, colher com uma foice de berço
to harvest or cut grain using a special tool called a cradle scythe
Transitive: to cradle a crop
Exemplos
The farmer cradled the wheat with a scythe, moving through the field with careful precision.
O agricultor ceifou o trigo com uma foice, movendo-se pelo campo com precisão cuidadosa.
They worked in the field all day, cradling the grain and stacking it in neat rows.
Eles trabalharam no campo o dia todo, ceifando o grão e empilhando-o em fileiras ordenadas.
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embalar, segurar com cuidado
o carefully lift, support, or move something as if on a cradle
Transitive: to cradle sth
Exemplos
He cradled the baby bird in his hands, gently placing it back in its nest.
Ele embalou o passarinho em suas mãos, colocando-o suavemente de volta em seu ninho.
The ship was cradled in the dry dock, raised above the water for repairs.
O navio foi embalado no dique seco, elevado acima da água para reparos.
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embalar, criar
to care for, nurture, and raise someone or something from a very early stage
Transitive: to cradle sb/sth
Exemplos
The village cradled the young orphan, giving him a sense of belonging and warmth.
A vila acolheu o jovem órfão, dando-lhe um senso de pertencimento e calor.
The farmer cradled the newborn lamb, making sure it was healthy and comfortable.
O agricultor embalou o cordeiro recém-nascido, certificando-se de que estava saudável e confortável.
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embalar, ser o berço de
to be the birthplace or starting point of something significant
Transitive: to cradle a movement or development
Exemplos
Ancient Greece is often said to cradle the foundations of Western philosophy and democracy.
Diz-se frequentemente que a Grécia Antiga é o berço dos fundamentos da filosofia e da democracia ocidentais.
The Silicon Valley region cradles many technological advancements and startups.
A região do Vale do Silício berço de muitos avanços tecnológicos e startups.
