1
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.—
Bernard Malamud
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The controls include a power button, a Bluetooth button, a volume rocker, and a multi-function button for controlling playback.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
In a photo released late last month by 20th Century Studios, White was nearly unrecognizable in his portrayal of the New Jersey rocker in a photo.
—Chris Jordan, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Over a decade after rocker Anthony Kiedis sold his home in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles for nearly $1.9 million, the Red Hot Chili Peppers founder and lead singer’s former residence has once again surfaced for sale.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
In the 2019 documentary called Suzi Q (available for rent on Amazon Prime), female rockers like Joan Jett, Deborah Harry of Blondie, and Cherie Currie of the Runaways, point to Quatro as an inspiration.
—Pam Windsor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
In a photo released late last month by 20th Century Studios, White was nearly unrecognizable in his portrayal of the New Jersey rocker in a photo.
—Chris Jordan, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Over a decade after rocker Anthony Kiedis sold his home in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles for nearly $1.9 million, the Red Hot Chili Peppers founder and lead singer’s former residence has once again surfaced for sale.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
In the 2019 documentary called Suzi Q (available for rent on Amazon Prime), female rockers like Joan Jett, Deborah Harry of Blondie, and Cherie Currie of the Runaways, point to Quatro as an inspiration.
—Pam Windsor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocker. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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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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