uncradle

verb

Etymology

From un- + cradle.

  1. derived from *kradô — “(wicker) basket
  2. inherited from *kradulaz
  3. inherited from *kradul
  4. inherited from cradol
  5. inherited from cradel
  6. prefixed as uncradle — “un + cradle

Definitions

  1. To remove from a cradle.

    • 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.

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