Rocking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɑkɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Rocking is an adjective meaning Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.
Meaning
Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.
More Meanings
- (informal) Excellent; great.
- present participle and gerund of rock
- The motion of something that rocks.
- The abrading of a copper plate with a rocker, preparatory to mezzotinting.
- The motion by which the design on a steel mill is transferred to a copper cylinder.
Example Sentences
Every part of a tree will not do for this purpose, as some branches may not be sufficiently forked; others may not be sufficiently strong; and others may be too much exposed to the rockings of the wind.
Word Forms
- rockings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stone, careen, cradle, tilt, sway, shake.
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