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  • present participle of cradle.
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cradling

American  
[kreyd-l-ing] / ˈkreɪd l ɪŋ /

noun

  1. framework for supporting a coved or vaulted ceiling.


cradling British  
/ ˈkreɪdlɪŋ /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of cradling

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

Example Sentences

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“Coachella!” exclaimed Geena Davis, cradling her head on the table in front of her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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

He sat in the tub, cradling his broken camera in his arms.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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