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Meaning of Rocking | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈɹɑkɪŋ

Definitions

  1. The motion of something that rocks.
  2. The abrading of a copper plate with a rocker, preparatory to mezzotinting.
  3. The motion by which the design on a steel mill is transferred to a copper cylinder.

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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