Fisherman's boat was rocking gently on the waves.

Meaning: The boat was moving up and down in a calm and peaceful way because of the movement of the water.

Choice of Words: The word gently is used to describe the movement of the boat, which is smooth and not violent. Waves are the ridges or swells on the surface of the water, caused by the wind or other disturbances.

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Related Expressions

• The waves crashed against the boat, rocking it back and forth.
• Whale swam under boat, boat rocked wildly.
• Sailboats bobbed gently, rocking on waves.
• Waves crash against the boat.
• Boat floats gently.
• The old man sat in his rocking chair, watching the sunset over the mountains.
• The old man sits quietly in his rocking chair.
• Old woman sat quietly in rocking chair.
• The old man sat quietly in the rocking chair.
• The old woman sat quietly in her rocking chair.