n. 1 a baby’s bed or cot, esp. on rockers. b place in which something begins, esp. civilization (cradle of democracy). 2 supporting framework or structure. v. (ling) 1 contain or shelter as in a cradle. 2 place in a cradle. [Old English]
n. 1 a baby’s bed or cot, esp. on rockers. b place in which something begins, esp. civilization (cradle of democracy). 2 supporting framework or structure. v. (ling) 1 contain or shelter as in a cradle. 2 place in a cradle. [Old English]