1. A small bed for a baby, typically on rockers or swinging on a frame
The baby slept peacefully in the cradle.
O bebê dormia tranquilamente no berço.
2. A framework or support structure that holds something
The phone cradle holds the device securely.
O suporte de telefone mantém o dispositivo seguro.
3. The place where something originated or began
Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization.
A Grécia é considerada o berço da civilização ocidental.