cradle

• اسم يدل على سرير صغير للأطفال الرضّع، غالبًا ما يكون له قوائم أو عجلات، ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازًا للإشارة إلى مكان نشأة شيء أو أصله.

A noun referring to a small bed for a baby, often on rockers, or the place where something began or originated.

1. Baby's bedA2formal

   A small bed for a baby, often with rockers.

   مهد الطفل

   • The baby slept peacefully in the cradle.
   • She rocked the cradle gently to soothe the infant.
   • The wooden cradle was a family heirloom.

   المرادفاتbassinetcotcrib

2. Place of originB2formal

   The place where something began or originated.

   مهد

   • Greece is often called the cradle of democracy.
   • The region is considered the cradle of civilization.
   • This university is a cradle of innovation.

   المرادفاتbirthplacebreeding groundfountainheadhomenurseryoriginseedbedsourcewellspring

   الأضدادendgraveresultterminus

3. Supporting structureB2formal

   A framework or support for holding something.

   هيكل داعم

   • The mechanic placed the engine in a cradle for repair.
   • The phone rested in a charging cradle on the desk.
   • The ship was held in a cradle during construction.

   المرادفاتbasebracketframeframeworkholdermountrackreststandsupport

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على احتضان الشيء أو الشخص بحنان أو حماية، وغالباً حمله في الذراعين أو بين الذراعين وهدهدته بلطف.

A verb used to indicate the act of holding something gently or protectively, often in one's arms or hands.

1. Hold gentlyB1formal

   To hold something or someone carefully and protectively, often in your arms.

   احتضان برفق

   • She cradled the baby in her arms.
   • He cradled the injured bird gently.
   • The mother cradled her child's head as he slept.

   المرادفاتcarrycuddleembraceholdhugnestleshelter

   الأضدادdrophurlthrow

2. Support or protectB2formal

   To provide a safe or supportive environment for something to develop.

   الدعم والحماية

   • The organization cradled the young artist's talent.
   • The community cradled the startup with resources and mentorship.
   • The university cradled the research project from its early stages.

   المرادفاتcherishfosterharbornursenurtureprotectsheltersupport

   الأضدادabandonendangerexposeneglect