/ Dictionary / Index C cradling: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: cra•dling Pronunciation: (krād'l-ing), [key] — n. framework for supporting a coved or vaulted ceiling. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: cradling (Thesaurus) cradle vault craft Related Content Daily Word Quiz: procrastinate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language