: either of two curving pieces of wood or metal on which an object (such as a cradle) rocks
b
: any of various objects (such as a rocking chair or an infant's toy having a seat placed between side pieces) that rock on rockers
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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe controller includes a zoom rocker and a joystick for pan and tilt control. Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 6 Sep. 2022 The RockaRoo is a rocker with a gliding motion that moves front to back. Hamza Shaban, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 Still, Cruise gives his all in a supporting role as a toxic heavy metal rocker and, like his terrifying performance as a hawkish NeoCon senator in Lions for Lambs, betrays not a hint of comforting ‘wink to the camera’ self-mockery. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 The song soon swelled to a stomping rocker as the five-piece rock band built out a multilayered melody in front of a stage set with glowing orbs.Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2022 Prince takes it to the stage in this semi-autobiographical 1984 drama about a Prince-like rocker making a name for himself on the Minneapolis club scene.Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022 And an unsubstantiated report that the two shooters were fans of Marilyn Manson put the shock rocker at the center of the controversy. Al Shipley, Billboard, 26 May 2022 The pair had been dating for less than a year when the Blink-182 rocker got down on one knee. Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 15 May 2022 Also on the same edge as the volume rocker and power button is the USB-C port — finally. Christian De Looper, BGR, 22 Aug. 2022 See More