Wiege — meaning in English

English meaning

• cradle noun A small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.
• rocker noun A rocking chair, or the curved piece underneath it that lets it rock.

Senses

Wiege is used for these senses in English:

• bassinet A newborn baby's bed, traditionally woven with reeds or straw; a (wicker) cradle.
• rocker A curved piece of wood attached to the bottom of a rocking chair or cradle that enables it to rock back and forth.

cradle — full definition

1. noun A small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.
2. noun The place or time where something began and was nurtured early on.
3. verb To hold something gently and protectively, as if rocking a baby.

rocker — full definition

1. noun A rocking chair, or the curved piece underneath it that lets it rock.
2. noun A performer or fan of rock music.
3. noun A switch that tilts on a pivot when pressed, used for lights and appliances.

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