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uncradle en · VERB

Etymology

From un- + cradle.

Meanings

1. (transitive) To remove from a cradle.
   • 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. 2010, Gordon A. Hunsaker, Gunfights & Gunfighters, page 222:
   • She worries about a phone call, whether to uncradle the receiver now, or to answer it when it rings. 2001, Clark Blaise, Pittsburgh Stories, page 65:

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