Definition of rocker
1a : either of two curving pieces of wood or metal on which an object (such as a cradle) rocksb : any of various objects (such as a rocking chair or an infant's toy having a seat placed between side pieces) that rock on rockersc : 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
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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After its opening weekend, the season stretches through September with French rockers Phoenix, punk veterans Blondie, Gustavo Dudamel’s L.A. Phil, Diana Krall, Fleet Foxes and others.
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Friday night will feature a bill capped by Four Fried Chickens and a Coke, and Saturday’s daylong entertainment will conclude with Kansas City’s favorite Irish rockers, The Elders.
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Hard rockers Mr. Big will perform June 2 at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, in advance of the release of the bandâs ninth studio album, âDefying Gravityâ in July.
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The story begins with a Buenos Aires artist named Carmen (María Villar), who’s ending her fellowship in the vain hope that the program’s manager, Lukas (Keith Poulson), a standoffish ex-rocker, will leave with her.
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The southern-blues rocker passed away at his home in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 69.
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Four large portraits of Cornell were on display on a dais where Morello, actor Josh Brolin and the rocker's Soundgarden bandmates Kim Thayil and Matt Cameron delivered eulogies under overcast skies at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
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Four large portraits of Cornell were on display on a dais where Morello, actor Josh Brolin and the rocker’s Soundgarden bandmates Kim Thayil and Matt Cameron delivered eulogies under overcast skies at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
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Melody Andrade brought her 4-year-old son Jude to memorialize the Seattle rocker.
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First Known Use of rocker
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ROCKER Defined for English Language Learners
rocker
playDefinition of rocker for English Language Learners
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: a curved piece of wood or metal on which an object (such as a cradle or chair) moves back and forth or from side to side
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: someone who plays or performs rock music
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: someone who enjoys listening to rock music
ROCKER Defined for Kids
rocker
playDefinition of rocker for Students
1 : rocking chair
2 : a curving piece of wood or metal on which an object (as a cradle or rocking chair) rocks
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