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swad·dle
 swaddle
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- pronunciation:
- swa
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 l
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
swaddles, swaddling, swaddled |
| definition 1: |
to wrap (an infant) tightly in cloths or blankets.
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| definition 2: |
to bind or wrap with bandages, esp. to restrict movement.
- similar words:
- bind
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| related words: |
clothe, envelop, muffle, tuck, wrap |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a cloth or strip of cloth used for bandaging or swaddling.
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