slightly rock

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to move slowly and smoothly from side to side or backwards and forwards

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Examples (10)

  • The boat rocked slightly in the calm water.
  • He rocked his head slightly to the gentle melody.
  • The old wooden chair would rock slightly under his weight.
  • She rocked the baby slightly until he drifted off to sleep.
  • After the small earthquake, the ground continued to rock slightly.
  • The suspension bridge is designed to rock slightly in strong winds.
  • His hands trembled, causing the teacup to rock slightly on the saucer.
  • The tree branch rocked slightly as the bird landed on it.
  • Even a minor bump in the road can make the vehicle rock slightly.
  • She felt the floor rock slightly beneath her feet.