CEFR C1

rocking-horse

noun

Meaning

Rocking-horse means alternative spelling of rocking horse. [a child’s toy consisting of a (usually wooden) horse mounted on a rocker or swing].

Examples

The article uses rocking-horse to mean alternative spelling of rocking horse. [a child’s toy consisting of a (usually....
The teacher asked students to find rocking-horse in the reading.

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rocking-horse (C1)

noun

Definition

Rocking-horse means alternative spelling of rocking horse. [a child’s toy consisting of a (usually wooden) horse mounted on a rocker or swing].

Examples

The article uses rocking-horse to mean alternative spelling of rocking horse. [a child’s toy consisting of a (usually....
The teacher asked students to find rocking-horse in the reading.
Check the words around rocking-horse to choose the right meaning.

How to Use rocking-horse

a/the rocking-horse (noun pattern): Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a rocking-horse."
rocking-horse in context (usage pattern): Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked rocking-horse in context before translating it."

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