"cradle" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A baby bed with sides and rockers (synset 103130380)
is a type of: baby bed, baby's bed - a small bed for babies; enclosed by sides to prevent the baby from falling

has: rocker - a curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro
Where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence (synset 108527477)
"the birthplace of civilization"

is a type of: beginning, origin, root, rootage, source - the place where something begins, where it springs into being

same as: birthplace, place of origin, provenance, provenience
Birth of a person (synset 115167412)
"he was taught from the cradle never to cry"

is a type of: birth - the time when something begins (especially life)
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 (synset 104105889)
is a type of: trough - a long narrow shallow receptacle

same as: rocker

Verb

Hold gently and carefully (synset 201224741)
"He cradles the child in his arms"

is a type of: hold, take hold - have or hold in one's hands or grip
Bring up from infancy (synset 202545959)
is a type of: bring up, nurture, parent, raise, rear - look after a child until it is an adult
Hold or place in or as if in a cradle (synset 201880728)
"He cradled the infant in his arms"

is a type of: hold, take hold - have or hold in one's hands or grip
Cut grain with a cradle scythe (synset 201558430)
is a type of: cut - separate with or as if with an instrument
Wash in a cradle (synset 201539451)
"cradle gold"

is a type of: launder, wash - cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
Run with the stick (synset 201078907)
referred to in: lacrosse - a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal

is a type of: play - participate in games or sport