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a
: either of two curving pieces of wood or metal on which an object (such as a cradle) rocks
c
: any of various objects in the form of a rocker or with parts resembling a rocker (such as a skate with a curved blade)
d(1)
: any of the curved stripes at the lower part of a chevron worn by a noncommissioned officer above the rank of sergeant
(2)
: the curved stripe at the upper part of a chevron worn by a chief petty officer
2
: any of various devices that work with a rocking motion
3
: a rock performer, song, or enthusiast
Phrases
off one's rocker
: in a state marked by extreme confusion or mental unsoundness
… he felt dizzy, slightly off his rocker at this extraordinary assailment of his senses.—
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Saturday Club was a show on the BBC that was popular around when The Beatles became huge, and the rockers spent time performing tracks specifically for the radio program and also conducting conversations, which have now been shared on these special decades-late offerings.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The rocker is applying for British citizenship and should be an official ex-patriot by the end of 2025, Love told the crowd, who applauded the news.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
Don’t wait too long to snap up the rocker since it’s already sold out in brown.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Rustic accommodations for a maximum of 32 guests—available for full-island buyouts—add to the destinations’s throwback charm, with rockers on the porches and cabins with knotty-pine interiors.
—Elaine Glusac, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The rocker is applying for British citizenship and should be an official ex-patriot by the end of 2025, Love told the crowd, who applauded the news.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
Don’t wait too long to snap up the rocker since it’s already sold out in brown.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Rustic accommodations for a maximum of 32 guests—available for full-island buyouts—add to the destinations’s throwback charm, with rockers on the porches and cabins with knotty-pine interiors.
—Elaine Glusac, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocker. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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rocker
noun
rock·er
ˈräk-ər 
1
a
: a curving piece of wood or metal on which an object (as a cradle) rocks
b
: a structure or device (as a chair) that rocks on rockers
2
: a device that works with a rocking motion
3
: a rock singer, musician, fan, or song
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