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Gently hold a bed (6)

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I believe the answer is:

cradle

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This clue might be a double definition.

'gently hold' is the first definition.
'cradle' can be an answer for 'hold' (cradling is a kind of holding). I am not certain of the 'gently' bit.

'a bed' is the second definition.
(I know that cradle is a type of bed)

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(Other definitions for cradle that I've seen before include "rocker?" , "Baby's bed" , "Cot for a small baby" , "One for rocking baby" , "'When the bough breaks, the . . . . . . will fall'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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