cat's cradle
Finger string loops
Cat's cradle is a children's game where string looped around the fingers forms patterns that can be transferred between players' hands.
The name comes from the cradle-like shape of one configuration.
The game requires no equipment beyond a length of string and rewards dexterity and memory of the sequence.
By extension, cat's cradle describes any intricate, interconnected arrangement: a cat's cradle of regulations.
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- loopCurve closing on itself
- knotTied rope fastening
- Jacob's ladderStepped climbing device or flower
- entanglementState of being intertwined
figure · string · Kurt Vonnegut · ritual · pastime · heritage · yarn · pattern · weave · folk tradition · fingers · geometry · interconnection · hand games · hand to hand · stretch · teamwork · manger
- dexterity skillsjuggling, balancing, stacking cups, cup stacking, card shuffling
- fine motortyping, sewing, knitting, origami, threading
- hand gamesrock paper scissors, thumb war, thumb wrestling, patty cake, hand clapping
- tactile gamesJenga, pick-up sticks, jacks, finger painting, Play-Doh
- string figuresJacob's ladder, cup and saucer, witch's broom, spider web, Eiffel Tower
- traditional gameslacrosse, stickball, shinny, snow snake, hand game
cat's cradlevideo game
Electronic interactive visual entertainment
board game · pinball · slot machine · arcade game · laser tag
cat's cradleboxing
Combat sport using fists
wrestling · chess · competitive sport · battle royale · fighting game