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off (one's) rocker

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rock·er   (rŏk'ər)   
n.  
  1. One that rocks, as:

    1. A rocking chair.

    2. A rocking horse.

    3. A rock 'n' roll song, singer, or musician.

    4. A fan of rock 'n' roll.

  2. One of the two curved pieces upon which a cradle, rocking chair, or similar device rocks.

  3. A cradle used for washing or panning ores.

  4. A small curved blade with a toothed edge used in mezzotint engraving to roughen the surface of the metal plate.

  5. An object having a curved form, as the keel of a ship or a skate blade sharpened in a curve.

  6. A curved stripe at the bottom part of a chevron worn by noncommissioned officers above the rank of sergeant.

  7. Music

    1. A rock 'n' roll song, singer, or musician.

    2. A fan of rock 'n' roll.

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