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Cradle

Noun:

1. A small bed or cot for a baby or young child.
• Sample sentence: "She gently laid the sleeping baby in the cradle."
2. A framework or support resembling a cradle, especially one used to hold or support something.
• Sample sentence: "The boat rocked back and forth in the cradle of the waves."

Verb:

1. To hold or place something gently in a cradle.
• Sample sentence: "The archaeologist carefully cradled the ancient artifact in their hands."
2. To support or nurture someone or something tenderly.
• Sample sentence: "She cradled her injured kitten, comforting it with soft murmurs."

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