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rocking
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."
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!"
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.
Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.
Excellent; great.
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