cradle

Where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence.

A trough that can be rocked back and forth; used by gold miners to shake auriferous earth in water in order to separate the gold.

A baby bed with sides and rockers.

Birth of a person.

“he was taught from the cradle never to cry”

Wash in a cradle.

“cradle gold”

Bring up from infancy.

Cut grain with a cradle scythe.

Hold gently and carefully.

“He cradles the child in his arms”

Hold or place in or as if in a cradle.

“He cradled the infant in his arms”

Run with the stick.