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Definition of Cradling

1. n. The act of using a cradle.

Definition of Cradling

1. Verb. (present participle of cradle) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cradling

1. cradle [v] - See also: cradle

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cradling

Literary usage of Cradling

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Practical Treatise on Suspension Bridges: Their Design, Construction and by David Barnard Steinman (1922)
"cradling of the Cables.—In the majority of suspension bridges, ... cradling is employed principally because it is supposed to augment the lateral stiffness ..."

2. Arctic Explorations in Search of Sir John Franklin by Elisha Kent Kane (1885)
"... INSTRUMENTS AND ARMS—COOKING APPARATUS—TABLE FURNITURE— cradling THE BOATS—THE SLEDGES MOTING—THE RECREATION. CHAPTER fp]IE detailed preparations for ..."

3. Life in Victoria: Or, Victoria in 1853, and Victoria in 1858, Showing the by William Kelly (1859)
"... from Mount Korong—Their Account of the Locality—The Field for Monster Nuggets—Try the Tailings—Describe Puddling and cradling—Demonstrate the Necessity ..."

4. Sanitary House Drainage: Its Principles and Practice : a Handbook for the by Thomas Everitt Coleman (1896)
"... waste—Alternative arrangement for bath overflow— Water supply to discharge above the overflow level of bath—Baths to be unenclosed—cradling for baths. ..."

5. A Practical Treatise on Suspension Bridges: Their Design, Construction and by David Barnard Steinman (1922)
"cradling of the Cables.—In the majority of suspension bridges, ... cradling is employed principally because it is supposed to augment the lateral stiffness ..."

6. Arctic Explorations in Search of Sir John Franklin by Elisha Kent Kane (1885)
"... INSTRUMENTS AND ARMS—COOKING APPARATUS—TABLE FURNITURE— cradling THE BOATS—THE SLEDGES MOTING—THE RECREATION. CHAPTER fp]IE detailed preparations for ..."

7. Life in Victoria: Or, Victoria in 1853, and Victoria in 1858, Showing the by William Kelly (1859)
"... from Mount Korong—Their Account of the Locality—The Field for Monster Nuggets—Try the Tailings—Describe Puddling and cradling—Demonstrate the Necessity ..."

8. Sanitary House Drainage: Its Principles and Practice : a Handbook for the by Thomas Everitt Coleman (1896)
"... waste—Alternative arrangement for bath overflow— Water supply to discharge above the overflow level of bath—Baths to be unenclosed—cradling for baths. ..."

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