Word Finder - cradled

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To contain in or as if in a cradle.

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To rock (a baby to sleep).

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To wrap protectively, to hold gently and protectively.

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cradling the injured man’s head in her arms

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To lull or quieten, as if by rocking.

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To nurse or train in infancy.

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To rock the lacrosse stick back and forth in order to keep the ball in the head by means of centrifugal force.

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To cut and lay (grain) with a cradle.

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To transport a vessel by means of a cradle.

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To put ribs across the back of (a picture), to prevent the panels from warping.

For a moment he cradled her in his arms, caressing her back.

He cradled her in silence, holding her close.

He cradled her against his chest, waiting to feel her pulse.

Her small body cradled in his arms, he wasn't able to remember the last time he felt so relaxed.

She cradled her son in the piscina and lived on charity.

She'd woken cradled in his arms.

She cradled her throbbing head on her arms and tried to relax.

He released her hand and cradled her face in his hands.

Slowly he cradled her face in his hands and proceeded to kiss it lightly - first her forehead, then her cheeks and finally the corners of her mouth.

At some point she dozed, and when she lifted her head, he was asleep, his head cradled on one arm as he slumped over the table.

She was comfortable, cradled in his arms.

The phantom shook his head in silent objection.  Katie ignored him and cradled her forehead in her hands.  She ate another food cube and sighed.  When she looked up, Andre was gone.  Since they'd left the demon-Gabriel, Andre had disappeared twice before, but not for long.  She rested her head against the tree behind her and waited.

The only markings were the symbol in silver of Pluto which was cradled in a golden crescent moon over the left breast.

The Bergeon electric motor (with a two-step pulley) was cradled in a cast-iron holder and available with both single and three-phase motors.

The Celtic Daimond Rings are well-known for the symbol of a heart with two crowns, both cradled by linked hands.

Many rings use multiple types of settings, often elevating the central focal stone above accent diamonds or gems, which may be cradled in a more recessed setting.

The first provides stiff anti pronation, anti supination and anti torsion (which basically means your foot is kept steady and cradled within the shoe).

This men's watch has truly cradled the culture of creativity and function.

For a moment he held Zach, body in one hand and head cradled in the other.

Finally he lifted his hands and cradled her face in them, the thumbs gently caressing her cheeks.

Ryland shook his hand goodbye as Dean cradled the phone to his shoulder.