Nurturing metaphor (6)

I believe the answer is:

cradle

(Other definitions for cradle that I've seen before include "Crib on rockers" , "Supporting framework" , "Small bed on rockers" , "Infant's bed" , "Hold tenderly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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