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cradling.

The act by which one cradles a child etc.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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noun
  1. The act by which one cradles a child etc.

  2. The act of using a cradle (the tool).

  3. The cutting of a cask into two pieces lengthwise, to enable it to pass a narrow place, the two parts being afterwards united and rehooped.

  4. The framework in arched or coved ceilings to which the laths are nailed.

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