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rocker

rock·er [ rókər ] (plural rock·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. rocking device: a device that functions by way of a rocking movement

2. furniture stand: an upwardly curved piece of wood or metal that allows something such as a rocking chair or baby's cradle to move backward and forward or from side to side

3. furniture 
Same as  rocking chair


4. mineral extract 
Same as  cradlen (sense 8)


5. graphic arts engraver's tool: a tool with a short curved jagged blade used in the engraving of mezzotints for roughening the copper plates

6. ice skating type of ice skate: an ice skate with a curved blade, or the curved blade itself ( often used in the plural )

7. music rock musician: a rock singer or musician ( informal )

8. music rock fan: a fan of rock music or rock and roll ( informal )

9. music rock song: a rock music song


off his or her rocker an offensive term that deliberately insults somebody's state of mental balance

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