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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cradle

/krædəl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does cradle mean?

noun, verb

A device for holding a baby, typically suspended from a frame or a tree branch. To hold or support something or someone in a protective or nurturing way.

Example

"She carefully placed the baby in the cradle, making sure it was secure."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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