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swaddle
[swod-l]
verb (used with object)
to bind (an infant, especially a newborn infant) with long, narrow strips of cloth to prevent free movement; wrap tightly with clothes.
to wrap (anything) round with bandages.
noun
a long, narrow strip of cloth used for swaddling or bandaging.
swaddle
/ ˈɒə /
verb
to wind a bandage round
to wrap (a baby) in swaddling clothes
to restrain as if by wrapping with bandages; smother
noun
swaddling clothes
Other 51Թ Forms
- unswaddled adjective
- unswaddling adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of swaddle1
Example Sentences
Photos from that era show planes heading to Western countries filled with Korean children, with swaddled babies strapped to seats – what the truth and reconciliation commission's inquiry called the "mass transportation of children like cargo".
"With Love, Meghan" is like a Calm app episode with a host swaddled in creamy neutral tones.
Residents still living next to the wrecked and unsafe building were going about their business, walking to the shops or their cars, swaddled against the intense cold.
People stamped their feet, cradled hands in their armpits, swaddled their faces.
Toler said she enjoyed her quiet morning swaddling the monkey and was happy it would receive the care it needs at the Oakland Zoo.
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