Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Cradles.
Cradles - as a noun
A baby bed with sides and rockers
Where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
Example: "The birthplace of civilization"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
birthplaceplace of originprovenanceprovenienceBirth of a person
Example: "He was taught from the cradle never to cry"
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 (Exact Relations)
rockerCradles - as a verb
Hold gently and carefully
Example: "He cradles the child in his arms"
Bring up from infancy
Hold or place in or as if in a cradle
Example: "He cradled the infant in his arms"
Cut grain with a cradle scythe
Wash in a cradle
Example: "Cradle gold"
Run with the stick
Example Sentences
"The museum displayed antique cradles from different centuries."
"She cradles the newborn baby in her arms."
"He cradles the injured bird gently in his hands."
"The mother cradles her child to sleep every night."
"The football player cradles the ball against his body while running."
Word Game Points
Is CRADLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cradles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CRADLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is CRADLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cradles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCRADLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is CRADLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cradles is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCRADLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
