Definitions

1. verb

to hold or take something in one’s arms, especially to protect or comfort it

“She encradled her child in her arms, soothing its cries.”

2. verb

to envelop or surround something in a protective or comforting way

“The tree encradled the small pond with its branches.”

3. noun

the act of holding or taking something in one’s arms

“The en-cradling of the baby was a beautiful sight to behold.”