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rocking

UK
/ˈrɒk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɑː.kɪŋ/
rocking horse
rocking horses

Translations

rockingnoun
rockings
pl
UK
/ˈrɒk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɑːk.ɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a common noun denoting the act or motion of rocking.
rockingadjective
more rocking
Comp.
most rocking
Super.
UK
/ˈrɒk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɑː.kɪŋ/
The rocking chair was very comfortable.
Качающийся стул был очень удобным.
The rocking boat made everyone feel a bit dizzy.
Раскачивающийся корабль заставил всех почувствовать легкое головокружение.
The band gave a rocking performance last night.
Группа дала потрясающее выступление прошлой ночью.
Additional translations
качающий
раскачивающий
Synonyms
swaying
oscillating
shaking
vibrating
undulating
rockinggerund / present participle
Used of something that is literally moving back and forth; participial adjective.
rockverb

rocking

Gerund

rocked
Past Simple
rocked
Past Participle
rocking
Gerund
UK
/rɒk/
US
/rɑːk/
She likes to rock the baby to sleep.
Ей нравится качать ребенка, чтобы он заснул.
The wind began to rock the boat.
Ветер начал раскачивать лодку.
He tried to rock the vending machine to get a free snack.
Он попытался трясти автомат, чтобы получить бесплатную закуску.
Additional translations
питать иллюзии
шокировать
отрокать
Synonyms
shake
sway
move
jolt
vibrate

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.
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