Definitions

1. verb

to hold or balance someone or something, especially a child, on one’s hands or arms, often in a gentle or playful way

“The mother began to dandle her baby on her lap.”

2. noun

the act of holding or balancing someone or something, especially a child, on one’s hands or arms

“The dandle of the toddler was a beautiful sight to behold.”

3. noun

a gentle rocking motion, especially with a child on one’s hands or arms

“The soft dandle of the hammock helped the baby fall asleep.”