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cradle in Malay

buaian

/ˈkɹeɪdəl/

cradle in Malay: buaian. In English, cradle means a bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.

Malay words for cradle

oscillating bed for a baby
buaian

English meaning of cradle

  1. noun A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.
  2. noun The place of origin, or in which anything is nurtured or protected in the earlier period of existence.
  3. noun Infancy, or very early life.
  4. noun 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.

Full definition of cradle

cradle in a sentence

  • the cradle of liberty
  • from the cradle to the grave
  • The cradle was ill-made. One victim fell into the sea and was lost and the ensuing delay cost three more lives.

Synonyms of cradle

cradle in other languages

Questions about cradle in Malay

What is the meaning of cradle in Malay?
Cradle in Malay is buaian.
Apakah maksud cradle dalam bahasa Melayu?
Cradle: buaian.
What does cradle mean in English?
Cradle means a bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.

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