swaddling clothes
Historically used to wrap newborns, "swaddling clothes" also metaphorically signify the early stages of development.
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Definition
B2Childcare
(historical, traditional)Strips of cloth used to wrap a newborn baby to restrict movement and provide comfort.
Example
- In many cultures, swaddling clothes were used to keep infants warm and secure.
C1Metaphorical
(figurative)The initial stages of development or infancy of something.
Example
- The company is still in its swaddling clothes, with many new projects on the horizon.
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