rocking chair

rock chair

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Definitions of rocking chair words

noun rocking chair a chair mounted on rockers or springs so as to permit a person to rock back and forth while sitting. 1
noun rocking chair seat that rocks back and forth 1
countable noun rocking chair A rocking chair is a chair that is built on two curved pieces of wood so that you can rock yourself backwards and forwards when you are sitting in it. 0
noun rocking chair a chair set on curving supports so that the sitter may rock backwards and forwards 0
noun rocking chair a chair mounted on rockers or springs, so as to allow a rocking movement 0

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1750-60

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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