cradling

UK
/ˈkreɪ.dlɪŋ/
US
/ˈkreɪ.dlɪŋ/
cradlingnoun
Translations
держание на руках
The cradling of the newborn was a precious moment for the family.
Держание новорожденного на руках было драгоценным моментом для семьи.
The mother was gently cradling her baby to sleep.
Мать нежно укачивала своего ребенка, чтобы он заснул.
Definitions
The act of holding or supporting something gently, often in a protective or nurturing manner.
The careful cradling of the injured bird kept it calm during the ride to the vet.
cradlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkreɪdlɪŋ/
US
/ˈkreɪdlɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that holds or supports in a gentle, protective way.
Definitions
Holding or supporting in a gentle, protective, or nurturing manner.
She wrapped him in her cradling arms.
cradleverb

cradling

Gerund

cradled
Past Simple
cradled
Past Participle
cradling
Gerund
UK
/ˈkreɪ.dl̩/
US
/ˈkreɪ.dl̩/
Translations
She cradled the baby in her arms until he fell asleep.
Она укачивала ребенка на руках, пока он не уснул.
He cradled the phone between his shoulder and ear while typing.
Он баюкал телефон между плечом и ухом, печатая.
Additional translations
Definitions
To hold gently and protectively.
She cradled the newborn baby in her arms.
To support or rest something in a particular position.
He cradled the phone between his shoulder and ear while typing.
To nurture or foster something during its early stages.
The organization cradled the project until it was ready to launch.
cradlenoun
Definitions
A small bed for an infant, usually designed to rock or swing.
The baby slept peacefully in the wooden cradle.
A place or environment in which something begins or is nurtured in its early stages.
The city is often considered the cradle of the Renaissance.
A framework or support for holding or supporting something.
The phone was placed in its cradle to charge overnight.
cradleadjective
Definitions
Used attributively: relating to infancy or to the earliest stage of development; native from birth.
He considers himself a cradle Catholic, having practiced the faith since infancy.