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rocking

/ˈrɒk.ɪŋ/

/ˈrɑː.kɪŋ/

rocking horse

rocking horses

Translations

rockingnoun

rockings

/ˈrɒk.ɪŋ/

/ˈrɑːk.ɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as a common noun denoting the act or motion of rocking.

balancementMouvement régulier d’avant en arrière ou de côté à côté.

The constant rocking of the train lulled him to sleep.

Le balancement constant du train l’a bercé jusqu’au sommeil.

rockingadjective

more rocking

Comp.

most rocking

Super.

/ˈrɒk.ɪŋ/

/ˈrɑː.kɪŋ/

génialFamilier, pour décrire quelque chose d’excellent ou d’énergique, notamment une musique ou une prestation.

The band gave a rocking performance that had the crowd dancing all night.

Le groupe a donné une performance géniale qui a fait danser la foule toute la nuit.

Synonyms

rockinggerund / present participle

Used of something that is literally moving back and forth; participial adjective.

oscillantQui se balance doucement ou de manière rythmée.

The rocking motion of the boat made me seasick.

Le mouvement oscillant du bateau m’a donné le mal de mer.

rockverb

rocking

Gerund

rocked

Past Simple

rocked

Past Participle

rocking

Gerund

/rɒk/

/rɑːk/

secouerPour un mouvement violent.

The earthquake rocked the entire city.

Le tremblement de terre a secoué toute la ville.

bercer

She rocked the baby to sleep in her arms.

Elle a bercé le bébé dans ses bras pour l’endormir.

Additional translations

jouerMusique.

déchirerFamilier.

porterFamilier ; avec assurance et style.

Synonyms

Definitions

rockingnoun

The action or movement of moving gently back and forth or from side to side.

The constant rocking of the train lulled him to sleep.

rockingadjective

Exciting, lively, or excellent, often used to describe music or a performance.

The band gave a rocking performance that had the crowd dancing all night.

rockinggerund / present participle

Moving back and forth or side to side in a gentle or rhythmic manner.

The rocking chair on the porch was soothing as it swayed in the breeze.

rockverb

To move gently back and forth or from side to side.

She rocked the baby to sleep in her arms.

To cause to shake or sway violently.

The earthquake rocked the entire city.

To perform or play music with a strong beat, typically in the style of rock and roll.

The band rocked the stage with their energetic performance.

To impress or excite greatly.

Her new outfit really rocks!

(Informal) To wear, display, or use (something) with confidence and style.

She's really rocking that new leather jacket.