1. n. A chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked (swung) back and forth.
Analysis
rocking
1. adj. Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.
2. adj. (informal) Excellent; great.
3. v. present participle of rock
4. n. The motion of something that rocks.
rock
1. n. A formation of minerals, specifically:
2. n. The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
The face of the cliff is solid rock.
3. n. A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.
The ship crashed on the rocks.
chair
1. n. An item of furniture used to sit on or in comprising a seat, legs, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person. Compare stool, couch, sofa, settee, loveseat and bench.
All I need to weather a snowstorm is hot coffee, a warm fire, a good book and a comfortable chair.
2. n. clipping of chairperson
Under the rules of order adopted by the board, the chair may neither make nor second motions.
3. n. (music) The seating position of a particular musician in an orchestra.
