cradle in Latin
cradle in Latin is cunabula, cunae — cradle means a small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.
cradle in Latin
cunabula
cunae
A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.
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 Latin?
"cradle" in Latin is cunabula, cunae. 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 Latin, "cradle" is cunabula, cunae.
Are there other ways to say "cradle" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "cradle": cunabula, cunae.
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