rocking
Moving back, forth
Rocking describes back-and-forth or side-to-side motion, like a chair or a boat on waves: She sat rocking on the porch.
To rock a baby is to soothe it with gentle motion.
In slang, rocking means wearing something with confidence (She's rocking that dress) or performing excellently (The band was rocking last night).
Rhythmic lateral movement
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- back-and-forthAlternating reciprocal motion
- tiltingInclined from vertical
- wobblingMoving unsteadily, wavering
undulation · pendulum · rhythm · sway · teetering · lurching · vibration · tremor
Reducing distress or discomfort
- cradleRocking bed for infants
- lullabySoothing song for babies
- nurseryRoom for infants
- gentleSoft and kind
calming · cradling · swaddling · recliner · glider · armchair · hammock · repose
Domesticated riding animal
- toyObject for amusement
- childhoodLife's earliest phase
- funAmusement or pleasure
- nurseryRoom for infants
playroom · hobby-horse · playground · games · laughter · giggle · frolic · amusement
Fretted stringed instrument
- drumsStruck membrane instruments
- bassDeep pitch or fish
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- concertLive musical performance
headbang · metal · punk · grunge · anthem · band · stage · mosh
Firm matter state
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- firmSolid or resolute
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- unshakeableImpossible to disturb
reliable · dependable · resilient · robust · immovable · anchored · grounded · foundational
swaying
Rhythmic lateral movement
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- back-and-forthAlternating reciprocal motion
- tiltingInclined from vertical
wobbling · undulation · pendulum · rhythm · sway · teetering · lurching · vibration · tremor · metronome
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
gentle · calming · cradling · swaddling · recliner · glider · armchair · hammock · repose · serenity
horse
Domesticated riding animal
nursery · playroom · hobby-horse · playground · games · laughter · giggle · frolic · amusement · whimsical
guitar
Fretted stringed instrument
- drumsStruck membrane instruments
- bassDeep pitch or fish
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
concert · headbang · metal · punk · grunge · anthem · band · stage · mosh · shred
solid
Firm matter state
unshakeable · reliable · dependable · resilient · robust · immovable · anchored · grounded · foundational · secure
- baby carebottles, bottle feeding, pacifiers, cribs, baby oil
- furniture traitswooden, upholstered, cushioned, padded, comfortable
- repetitive motionsswaying, bobbing, swinging, bouncing, tapping
- sleep aidsmelatonin, sleeping pills, sleeping pill, sleep aid, Ambien
- baby sleepcrib, bassinet, swaddle, swaddling, nap
- infant developmentbabbling, developmental milestones, crawling, first steps, developmental delay
- rocking chairSeat on curved runners
- rocking horseMounted toy that sways
- rocking the boatCausing unwanted disruption
- rocking outPlaying music energetically
- rocking and rollingOscillating motion in two directions
- rocking back and forth
rocking chair, rockin', rocking-chairs, rockily, rocking-chair, rocking chairs, rocking horse, rocking horses