Cradling Definition

verb

Present participle of cradle.

The woman was cradling the baby in the crook of her arm as she fed it.
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noun

The act by which one cradles a child etc.

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The act of using a cradle (the tool).

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(coopering) The cutting of a cask into two pieces lengthwise, to enable it to pass a narrow place, the two parts being afterwards united and rehooped.

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(carpentry) The framework in arched or coved ceilings to which the laths are nailed.

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Other Word Forms of Cradling

Noun

Singular:
cradling
Plural:
cradlings

Cradling Sentence Examples

  • Señor Medena leaned forward, cradling the cup of coffee in both hands.

  • He wrapped one arm around her, cradling her against him firmly.

  • Laurencio rushed towards it, snatching it from his assistant and cradling it to check for sand.

  • When the temperature continues to rise in spite of wet sponging and cradling, recourse must be had to the cold bath.

  • Señor Medena leaned forward, cradling the cup of coffee in both hands.

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Words Starting With

CCRCRA

Words Ending With

GNGING

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Words Starting With C and Ending With G

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With C8 Letter Words Ending With G