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rocking

/ˈɹɑkɪŋ/ noun B1
  1. The motion of something that rocks. (countable, uncountable)
  2. The abrading of a copper plate with a rocker, preparatory to mezzotinting. (countable, uncountable)
  3. The motion by which the design on a steel mill is transferred to a copper cylinder. (countable, uncountable)

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Rikki-tikki’s eyes grew red again, and he danced up to Karait with the peculiar rocking, swaying motion that he had inherited from his family.
The Jungle Book, p. 71 · B2

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