rocking

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɹɑkɪŋ/

Noun

countable uncountable

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.

Japanese Meaning

（物体が）揺れる動作、またはその揺れの様子 / メゾティント印画の準備工程で、ロッカーによって銅板を擦り磨耗する作業 / 鋼鉄工場において、デザインを銅シリンダーに転写する際の動き

What is this buttons?

The constant rocking of the boat made everyone feel seasick.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

ボートの絶え間ない揺れのために、みんなが船酔いしました。

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Sense（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.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（2）

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

Sense（3）

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

rockings

（ plural ）

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