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Definition cradle in American English

cradle noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkreɪd(ə)l/
1

a small bed for a baby that you can move gently from side to side

Synonyms and related words
air bed bassinet bed
2

the place on a telephone where you put the receiver when you are not using it

Synonyms and related words
3G 4G answering machine
3

a structure used for supporting something that is being built or repaired, such as a ship

Synonyms and related words
frames foundation support
4

a place where something began

Example

a region that is regarded as the cradle of African culture

Definition cradle in American English