cradling

[US]/ˈkreɪ.dl.ɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈkreɪ.dl.ɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.arc top support; cradle; nurturing; arc top support
v.to nurture; to cut (present participle of cradle)

Phrases & Collocations

cradling a baby

cradling a dream

cradling hope

cradling the earth

cradling love

cradling a pet

cradling a book

cradling the future

cradling a secret

cradling memories

Example Sentences

the mother was cradling her newborn baby gently.

he was cradling the fragile vase in his hands.

she sat on the porch, cradling a cup of tea.

the child was cradling her favorite stuffed animal.

he found comfort in cradling his guitar while he played.

she was cradling the book as if it were precious.

the nurse was cradling the baby to calm him down.

he was cradling his head in his hands, feeling overwhelmed.

the artist was cradling her palette while painting.

she loved cradling her cat while watching tv.

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