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Cradle :: Cradle (n.) A tool used in mezzotint engraving, which, by a rocking motion, raises burrs on the surface of the plate, so preparing the ground..

Encradle :: Encradle (v. t.) To lay in a cradle.

Cradle :: Cradle (n.) The ribbing for vaulted ceilings and arches intended to be covered with plaster.

Cradle :: Cradle (v. t.) To cut and lay with a cradle, as grain..

Rock :: Rock (v. t.) To move as in a cradle; hence, to put to sleep by rocking; to still; to quiet..

Cradle :: Cradle (n.) An implement consisting of a broad scythe for cutting grain, with a set of long fingers parallel to the scythe, designed to receive the grain, and to lay it evenly in a swath..

Cradled :: Cradled (imp. & p. p.) of Cradl.

Rocker :: Rocker (n.) One who rocks; specifically, one who rocks a cradle..

Cradle :: Cradle (n.) A framework of timbers, or iron bars, moving upon ways or rollers, used to support, lift, or carry ships or other vessels, heavy guns, etc., as up an inclined plane, or across a strip of land, or in launching a ship..

Cradle :: Cradle (n.) A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots; hence, the place of origin, or in which anything is nurtured or protected in the earlier period of existence; as, a cradle of crime; the cradle of liberty..

Rocker :: Rocker (n.) A skate with a curved blade, somewhat resembling in shape the rocker of a cradle..

Cradle :: Cradle (n.) The basket or apparatus in which, when a line has been made fast to a wrecked ship from the shore, the people are brought off from the wreck..

Rocker :: Rocker (n.) One of the curving pieces of wood or metal on which a cradle, chair, etc., rocks..

Cradle :: Cradle (v. t.) To nurse or train in infancy.

Cradle :: Cradle (n.) A frame to keep the bedclothes from contact with the person.

Bassinet :: Bassinet (n.) A wicker basket, with a covering or hood over one end, in which young children are placed as in a cradle..

Cradling :: Cradling (n.) The act of using a cradle.

Rock :: Rock (v. t.) To cause to sway backward and forward, as a body resting on a support beneath; as, to rock a cradle or chair; to cause to vibrate; to cause to reel or totter..

Cradle :: Cradle (n.) Infancy, or very early life..

Hopperings :: Hopperings (n.) Gravel retaining in the hopper of a cradle.

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