to cradle
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8.3
- verb
- /ˈkreɪdəl/
- Jargon
:
mecer el balón
- Cradled there in the spindly arms of the old servant was a monstrously huge bottle filled to the top with a foul red substance.
- cradle the ball
Examples
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To keep the ball secure during the game, the player should cradle it in his stick.
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Did she cradle the balls and work the shaft?
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And if there's anything I learned from lacrosse players, it's that I like to handle a stick and cradle those balls.
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A welcome little ridge is provided at the back of the controller, providing a useful shelf that players can rest their fingers on in order to securely cradle it while in use.
Blog text (28) -
One of the kids gets a bounce pass; he cradles the ball, takes three steps, and it's only then, too late, that he begins his dribble.
Fiction book (1996) -
"Her expression changed as she unwrapped the blankets from around the tiny infant, picked her up, and cradled her in warm and comforting arms.
Fiction book (1999) -
As she ran down the field, she expertly cradled the ball to maintain control.
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The coach reminded his team to cradle the ball tightly while moving towards the goal.
Synonyms
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2.9
Move a ball forward a long distance in sport
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Etymology
In lacrosse to cradle the ball is like holding a baby in a small bed: players rock their stick to keep the ball safe in the pocket, which is why this move is called 'cradling'.