swaddle

UK
/ˈswɒd.əl/
US
/ˈswɑː.dəl/

Translations

swaddlenoun
swaddles
pl
UK
/ˈswɒd.əl/
US
/ˈswɑː.dəl/
The baby was wrapped snugly in a swaddle.
Младенец был плотно завернут в пеленку.
Synonyms
swaddling cloth
baby blanket
receiving blanket
swaddleverb
swaddled
Past Simple
swaddled
Past Participle
swaddling
Gerund
UK
/ˈswɒd.əl/
US
/ˈswɑː.dl̩/
She gently swaddled the baby in a soft blanket.
Она нежно пеленала ребенка в мягкое одеяло.
swaddleadjective
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "swaddle blanket"), meaning 'designed for swaddling or relating to swaddling'.

Definitions

swaddlenoun
A piece of cloth or blanket used to wrap an infant tightly.
The nurse showed the new parents how to use a swaddle to keep their baby comfortable and secure.
swaddleverb
To wrap (someone, especially a baby) in garments or cloth to restrict movement.
The nurse showed the new parents how to swaddle their newborn to help him feel secure.
To envelop or surround something closely or protectively, as if wrapping it in cloth.
The cottage was swaddled in a thick layer of morning mist.
swaddleadjective
Relating to or designed for swaddling an infant; used attributively before another noun.
She bought a swaddle blanket made of organic cotton.