English Dictionary

rocking

/ˈɹɑkɪŋ/

noun

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.

The rocking of the boat made me feel nauseous.

意味（1）

The motion of something that rocks.

Every part of a tree will not do for this purpose, as some branches may not be sufficiently forked; others may not be sufficiently strong; and others may be too much exposed to the rockings of the wind.

意味（2）

The abrading of a copper plate with a rocker, preparatory to mezzotinting.

意味（3）

The motion by which the design on a steel mill is transferred to a copper cylinder.