cradle in Irish
cradle in Irish is cliabháin, cliabhán — cradle means a small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.
cradle in Irish
cliabháin
A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.
cliabhán
A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.
cliabhán
A framework of timbers, or iron bars, moving upon ways or rollers, used to support, lift, or carry ships or other vessels, heavy guns, etc., as up an inclined plane, or across a strip of land, or in launching a ship.
What does "cradle" mean?
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noun A small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.
"She rocked the cradle until the baby fell asleep."
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noun The place or time where something began and was nurtured early on.
"Mesopotamia is often called the cradle of civilization."
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verb To hold something gently and protectively, as if rocking a baby.
"He cradled the injured bird in his hands."
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cradle in a sentence
- She rocked the cradle until the baby fell asleep.
- The antique wooden cradle had been in the family for generations.
- Mesopotamia is often called the cradle of civilization.
- The garage was the cradle of the company's first products.
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What is "cradle" in Irish?
"cradle" in Irish is cliabháin, cliabhán. cradle means: A small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.
How do you use "cradle" in a sentence?
Example: "She rocked the cradle until the baby fell asleep." In Irish, "cradle" is cliabháin, cliabhán.
Are there other ways to say "cradle" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "cradle": cliabháin, cliabhán.
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