Rocking

//ˈɹɑkɪŋ// adj, noun, verb, slang

adj, noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The motion of something that rocks. countable, uncountable

    "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."

  2. 2
    The abrading of a copper plate with a rocker, preparatory to mezzotinting. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    The motion by which the design on a steel mill is transferred to a copper cylinder. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of rock form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.
  2. 2
    Excellent; great. informal

Synonyms

All synonyms
appeasingcalmingcareeningconvulsioncradlingdangling

Example

More examples

"Christopher Columbus disliked Spanish brothels, as he found them dirty and too expensive. Instead, he would go out to sea, get lured in - on purpose - by the Siren's song, and then have a rocking good time."

Etymology

From rock + -ing.

Related phrases

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