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• present participle of cradle.

cradling

American  

[kreyd-l-ing] / ˈkreɪd l ɪŋ /

noun

1. framework for supporting a coved or vaulted ceiling.

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cradling British  

/ ˈkreɪdlɪŋ /

noun

1. architect a framework of iron or wood, esp as used in the construction of a ceiling

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Etymology

Origin of cradling

First recorded in 1810–20; cradle + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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cradling

The elderly grimace, hobbling on crutches, and wide-eyed children stare, cradling chickens carried from homes they were forced to leave behind.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

To the left, “Painting and Sculpture” clutches a palette while cradling a miniaturized replica of the Dionysus torso from the Parthenon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

Trump's spokeswoman -- who is best known for her acid put-downs of journalists -- posted a picture of herself in a nursery, cradling her baby daughter to her chest.

From Barron's ● May 7, 2026

Varley is cradling the child and McGowan-Fazakerley said: "It's going to be the hardest thing… we've got each other."

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

They waded through the water and climbed back onto the path, with Neel still cradling the cub.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins