ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Uncradle

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Uncradle is a verb meaning (transitive) To remove from a cradle.

Meaning

(transitive) To remove from a cradle.

Example Sentences

She worries about a phone call, whether to uncradle the receiver now, or to answer it when it rings.
It took me a few seconds to uncradle the heavy Motorola mike. I brought it to my mouth and answered, “915A,” pen hovering over my notepad.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include uncrate, unclamp, unswaddle, unclew, unhandcuff, decrucify.

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