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a small bed for babies that can rock or sway to help them sleep
What is a "cradle"?
A cradle is a small bed or sleeping apparatus specifically designed for infants. It features a gentle rocking or swinging motion, providing a soothing and comforting experience for the baby. Cradles often have a secure and enclosed design, offering a cozy and safe sleeping environment. They are typically made from sturdy materials and equipped with a mattress, allowing for comfortable rest and sleep for the baby.
the part of a telephone where the handset or receiver can be put and be charged while not being used
What is a "cradle"?
A cradle is the part of the phone where the handset is placed when not in use. It is typically a part of a landline phone, providing a place to store the receiver when the call is finished. The cradle is designed to ensure that the phone's receiver is kept in place and remains properly connected to the base, often with a spring mechanism that helps to hang up the phone automatically when the handset is placed back. Cradles can be found in both traditional corded telephones and some cordless phone models.
the place where something begins or is nurtured in its early stages
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
birth of a person
to hold someone or something in one's arms or hands gently and carefully
to rock the stick back and forth to keep the lacrosse ball secure in the pocket while running
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
to harvest or cut grain using a special tool called a cradle scythe
o carefully lift, support, or move something as if on a cradle
to care for, nurture, and raise someone or something from a very early stage
to be the birthplace or starting point of something significant
