rocking chair

English

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Etymology

From rocking +‎ chair.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɹɒkɪŋˌt͡ʃɛə/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɹɑkɪŋˌt͡ʃɛɚ/
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Noun

rocking chair (plural rocking chairs)

  1. A chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked (swung) back and forth.

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