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Moses basket

British  
/ ˈməʊzɪz /

noun

  1. a portable cradle for a baby, often made of straw or wicker

"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 Moses basket

C20: from Moses being left in a cradle of bulrushes (Exodus 2:3)

Example Sentences

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They bought a Moses basket, decorated his room and thought they would be in hospital for just five days.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2024

He shows some illustrations from his edition of the good book, which include a baby Trump in the Moses basket and Trump as Adam, naked except for a fig leaf.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2024

They are not currently required to provide a cot or Moses basket for children under two, though some do choose to do so.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2023

But should the child be in a Moses basket or crib before a full-size cot?

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2016

Ruthie had asked Mira to buy him a Moses basket.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 28, 2013

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