rocking
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English
Definitions
verb
- To move gently back and forth.“Rock the baby to sleep.”
- To cause to shake or sway violently.“Don't rock the boat.”
- To sway or tilt violently back and forth.“The boat rocked at anchor.”
- (of ore etc.) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.“The ores had been rocked and laid out for inspection.”
verb
- To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.“Let’s rock!”
- To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.“Chocolate rocks.”
- To thrill or excite, especially with rock music“Let's rock this joint!”
- To do something with excitement yet skillfully“I need to rock a piss.”
noun
- 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.
adjective
- Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.
- Excellent; great.
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