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May 06, 2020 Word of the Day

swaddle /ˈswɑːdl̟/ verb
swaddle
/ˈswɑːdl̟/
verb

swaddles; swaddled; swaddling

The nurse swaddled the baby in a blanket.
The nurse swaddled the baby in a blanket.
Definition of SWADDLE

[+ object]

: to wrap (someone, especially a baby) tightly with a blanket, pieces of cloth, etc.

  • He swaddled the baby in a blanket.

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