rocking stone

American

noun

any fairly large rock so situated on its base that slight forces can cause it to move or sway.

rocking stone British

noun

Also called: logan. logan-stone. a boulder so delicately poised that it can be rocked

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Etymology

Origin of rocking stone

First recorded in 1730–40

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rocking stone

"That's all we've got" He leaned his spear against the rocking stone and pushed back two handfuls of hair.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

Half an hour's travel ought to bring us to the rocking stone at the entrance, and safety.

From Jacqueline of Golden River by Coleman, Ralph P. (Ralph Pallen)

Then he went to the rocking stone, and pushing it back, took from the niche, one by one, the bags of coin.

From Pocket Island A Story of Country Life in New England by Munn, Charles Clark

He might become suspicious and betray him, or worse yet, discover the secret of the rocking stone.

From Pocket Island A Story of Country Life in New England by Munn, Charles Clark

In this island cave nature had placed a curiosity, known as a rocking stone.

From Pocket Island A Story of Country Life in New England by Munn, Charles Clark

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