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cradle
noun(cra-dle)
where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
Synonyms: birthplace, place of origin, provenance, provenience,
cradle
noun(cra-dle)
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
Synonyms: rocker,
cradle
noun(cra-dle)
a baby bed with sides and rockers
cradle
noun(cra-dle)
birth of a person
Examples:
He was taught from the cradle never to cry.
cradle
verb(cra-dle)
bring up from infancy
cradle
verb(cra-dle)
cut grain with a cradle scythe
cradle
verb(cra-dle)
hold gently and carefully
Examples:
He cradles the child in his arms.
cradle
verb(cra-dle)
hold or place in or as if in a cradle
Examples:
He cradled the infant in his arms.
cradle
verb(cra-dle)
run with the stick
cradle
verb(cra-dle)
wash in a cradle
Examples:
Cradle gold.

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