rocker

/ˈɹɒk.ə(ɹ)/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A curved piece of wood attached to the bottom of a rocking chair or cradle that enables it to rock back and forth.

2

A rocking chair.

3

The lengthwise curvature of a surfboard. (More rocker is a more curved board.)

4

The breve below as in ḫ.

5

Someone passionate about rock music.

6

A musician who plays rock music.

7

A rock music song.

8

One who rocks something.

9

A member of a British subculture of the 1960s, opposed to the mods, who dressed in black leather and were interested in 1950s music.

10

Any implement or machine working with a rocking motion, such as a trough mounted on rockers for separating gold dust from gravel, etc., by agitation in water.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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