rocking
verb
Meaning
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."
To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
"Downing Street has been rocked by yet another sex scandal."
To do well or to be operating at high efficiency.
To make love to or have sex with.
Synonyms
verb
Meaning
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."
To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).
Synonyms
noun
Meaning
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
Meaning
Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.
Excellent; great.