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Cradle

Description:

A cradle can refer to different things depending on its usage. It can be a noun or a verb, and commonly refers to a small bed or a supportive structure used to hold or rock something gently.

Examples:

Noun:

1. He gently placed the baby in the cradle and rocked it to sleep.
2. The ancient artifact was carefully displayed in a protective cradle at the museum.
3. She rested her hand on the cradle of the hammock, swaying peacefully under the shade of the trees.

Verb:

1. The parents cradled the newborn baby in their arms.
2. He cradled the fragile vase, making sure not to drop it.
3. She cradled the injured bird, hoping to nurse it back to health.

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