cradling

(verb) hold gently and carefully. Synonyms: cradle. Example: "He cradles the child in his arms."

(verb) bring up from infancy. Synonyms: cradle.

(verb) hold or place in or as if in a cradle. Synonyms: cradle. Example: "He cradled the infant in his arms."

(verb) cut grain with a cradle scythe. Synonyms: cradle.

(verb) wash in a cradle. Synonyms: cradle. Example: "Cradle gold."

(verb) run with the stick. Synonyms: cradle.