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CRADLING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Cradling.

Cradling - as a noun

A baby bed with sides and rockers

Where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence

Example: "The birthplace of civilization"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
birthplace19place of originprovenance17provenience18

Birth of a person

Example: "He was taught from the cradle never to cry"

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 (Exact Relations)
rocker12

Cradling - as a verb

Hold gently and carefully

Example: "He cradles the child in his arms"

Bring up from infancy

Hold or place in or as if in a cradle

Example: "He cradled the infant in his arms"

Cut grain with a cradle scythe

Wash in a cradle

Example: "Cradle gold"

Run with the stick

Example Sentences

"She sat in the rocking chair, cradling her newborn baby."
"The mother's gentle cradling helped calm her crying infant."
"The old man slept peacefully, cradling his beloved guitar."
"The actress walked down the red carpet, cradling her Oscar trophy."
"The hiker found a peaceful spot by the river, cradling a cup of hot tea."
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Word Game Points

Is CRADLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cradling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRADLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CRADLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cradling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRADLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is CRADLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cradling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRADLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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