Cradle — synonyms, definition

1. cradle (Noun)

Rocker basket bassinet beginning bin birthplace bushel crate crib derivation foundation fountain fountainhead hamper origin pannier place of origin provenance provenience root • • •

cradle (Noun) — A baby bed with sides and rockers.

cradle (Noun) — Where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence. ex. "the cradle of civilization"

cradle (Noun) — Birth of a person. ex. "he was taught from the cradle never to cry"

cradle (Noun) — 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.

baby bed baby's bed beginning birth origin root rootage source trough Rocker

2. cradle (Verb)

feed nurse suckle

cradle (Verb) — Hold gently and carefully. ex. "He cradles the child in his arms"

cradle (Verb) — Bring up from infancy.

cradle (Verb) — Hold or place in or as if in a cradle. ex. "He cradled the infant in his arms"

cradle (Verb) — Cut grain with a cradle scythe.

cradle (Verb) — Wash in a cradle. ex. "cradle gold"

cradle (Verb) — (lacrosse) run with the stick.

bring up cut hold launder nurture parent play raise rear take hold wash