Associations to the word «Cradling»

Wiktionary

CRADLING, verb. Present participle of cradle
CRADLING, noun. The act by which one cradles a child etc.
CRADLING, noun. The act of using a cradle (the tool).
CRADLING, noun. (coopering) 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.
CRADLING, noun. (carpentry) The framework in arched or coved ceilings to which the laths are nailed.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley