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Plural
cradles
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a small bed or bassinet designed for infants and young babies, typically made of wood or wicker, and equipped with rockers or gliders to help soothe and lull the baby to sleep
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.
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the part of a telephone where the handset or receiver can be put and be charged while not being used
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.
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the place where something begins or is nurtured in its early stages
- Mesopotamia is known as the cradle of civilization.
- The city became the cradle of the modern labor movement.
- That university was once the cradle of scientific discovery.
- Many consider Vienna the cradle of classical music.
- The region served as the cradle of the nation's independence.
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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
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birth of a person