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a
: either of two curving pieces of wood or metal on which an object (such as a cradle) rocks
c
: any of various objects in the form of a rocker or with parts resembling a rocker (such as a skate with a curved blade)
d(1)
: any of the curved stripes at the lower part of a chevron worn by a noncommissioned officer above the rank of sergeant
(2)
: the curved stripe at the upper part of a chevron worn by a chief petty officer
2
: any of various devices that work with a rocking motion
3
: a rock performer, song, or enthusiast
Phrases
off one's rocker
: in a state marked by extreme confusion or mental unsoundness
… he felt dizzy, slightly off his rocker at this extraordinary assailment of his senses.—
Bernard Malamud
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The rockers regularly appear on one list or another, as consumption of the band's music remains high, even decades after the musicians went their separate ways.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The Psychedelic Furs may be made of rain, but this Sunday, the new wave rockers will be performing under the Costa Mesa sun.
—Dave Gil De Rubio, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
The United States leg of Rucker's tour will continue through September before the rocker heads across the pond for several shows in the United Kingdom.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
His 2024 album Tears on the Beach, inspired by his time on Survivor, featured collaborations between indie rockers and reality stars—pairings that included Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa Dabice with Season 45 winner Dee Valladares, and Shannon Shaw alongside Coach Benjamin Wade, a.k.a.
—Sarah Grant, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The Psychedelic Furs may be made of rain, but this Sunday, the new wave rockers will be performing under the Costa Mesa sun.
—Dave Gil De Rubio, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
The United States leg of Rucker's tour will continue through September before the rocker heads across the pond for several shows in the United Kingdom.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
His 2024 album Tears on the Beach, inspired by his time on Survivor, featured collaborations between indie rockers and reality stars—pairings that included Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa Dabice with Season 45 winner Dee Valladares, and Shannon Shaw alongside Coach Benjamin Wade, a.k.a.
—Sarah Grant, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocker. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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rocker
noun
rock·er
ˈräk-ər 
1
a
: a curving piece of wood or metal on which an object (as a cradle) rocks
b
: a structure or device (as a chair) that rocks on rockers
2
: a device that works with a rocking motion
3
: a rock singer, musician, fan, or song
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