PAPOOSE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word papoose. (close relations)
Definition of PAPOOSE
Best Alternative Words for PAPOOSE
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| pouch | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things • an enclosed space • (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican) verb • put into a small bag • send by special mail that goes through diplomatic channels • swell or protrude outwards | ||||||||
| sling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice • a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones • a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel • a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released • bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck verb • hurl as if with a sling • hang loosely or freely; let swing • move with a sling • hold or carry in a sling | ||||||||
| swaddle | verbv | |||||||
verb • wrap in swaddling clothes | ||||||||
| wrap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person • a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla • the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped verb • arrange or fold as a cover or protection • arrange or coil around • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering • crash into so as to coil around | ||||||||
| pappoose | nounn | |||||||
noun • an American Indian infant | ||||||||
