CRADLE

(noun) a baby bed with sides and rockers
(noun) 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
synonyms : rocker
(noun) where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
"the birthplace of civilization"
synonyms : birthplace , place of origin , provenance , provenience
Scientific examination of the piece of pottery found indicated that it was of Greek provenance. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) birth of a person
"he was taught from the cradle never to cry"
(verb) run with the stick
(verb) hold gently and carefully
"He cradles the child in his arms"
(verb) wash in a cradle
"cradle gold"
(verb) cut grain with a cradle scythe
(verb) hold or place in or as if in a cradle
"He cradled the infant in his arms"
(verb) bring up from infancy

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