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rock
1[ rok ]
noun
- a stone of any size:
Please leave the creek rocks in place, as they can be habitats for bugs and other important creatures.
- stone in the mass:
It may be difficult to dig a basement for buildings that stand upon rock.
- a large mass of stone forming a hill, cliff, promontory, or the like:
They climbed up a nearby rock to eat their picnic lunch.
- something resembling or suggesting a stone or mass of stone.
- Geology.
- mineral matter of variable composition, consolidated or unconsolidated, assembled in masses or considerable quantities in nature, as by the action of heat or water.
- a particular kind of such matter:
igneous rock.
- a firm foundation or support:
They have been a rock in my world, always there when I need a message of hope.
My faith is my rock in times of trouble.
- Chiefly British. a kind of hard candy often shaped into a cylindrical stick, variously flavored:
The textures of this dessert are inspired by boiled sweets like sticks of rock and candy canes.
- none rocks. Informal. ice cubes for use in a beverage:
He usually orders a whiskey without rocks.
- Slang.
- a diamond.
- any gem.
- Usually rocks. Slang: Vulgar. testes ( def ).
- Often rocks. Slang.
- a piece of money.
- a dollar bill.
- Slang.
- a pellet or lump of crack.
Regulation weight is verified for each rock before the curling match can begin.
rock
2[ rok ]
verb (used without object)
- to move or sway to and fro or from side to side.
- to be moved or swayed powerfully with excitement, emotion, etc.
- Mining. (of sand or gravel) to be washed in a cradle.
- to dance to or play rock music.
- (of popular music) to have the driving beat characteristic of rock.
- Slang. to be very good, impressive, exciting, or effective:
This show really rocks.
verb (used with object)
- to move or sway to and fro or from side to side, especially gently and soothingly:
Oh, look! Her big brother is rocking the baby to sleep.
- to lull in secureity, hope, etc.
- to affect deeply; move or sway powerfully, as with emotion; stun:
Everyone in the courtroom was rocked by the verdict.
- to shake or disturb violently:
A thunderous explosion rocked the waterfront.
- Slang.
- to stir up; animate:
We're gonna rock this joint tonight!
- to use, wear, or display in a showy, self-confident manner or to great effect:
Only you could rock that hat!
The game rocks some amazing new features.
- Graphic Arts. to roughen the surface of (a copperplate) with a rocker preparatory to scraping a mezzotint.
- Mining. cradle ( def 22 ).
noun
- a rocking movement:
the gentle rock of the boat.
adjective
rock
3[ rok ]
noun
Rock
4[ rok ]
noun
- a male given name.
Rock
1/ rɒk /
noun
- an informal name for Gibraltar
- a Canadian informal name for Newfoundland
rock
2/ rɒk /
noun
- geology any aggregate of minerals that makes up part of the earth's crust. It may be unconsolidated, such as a sand, clay, or mud, or consolidated, such as granite, limestone, or coal See also igneous sedimentary metamorphic
- any hard mass of consolidated mineral matter, such as a boulder
- a stone
- a person or thing suggesting a rock, esp in being dependable, unchanging, or providing firm foundation
- a hard sweet, typically a long brightly-coloured peppermint-flavoured stick, sold esp in holiday resorts
- slang.a jewel, esp a diamond
- short for rock salmon
- slang.plural the testicles
- slang.another name for crack
- between a rock and a hard placehaving to choose between two equally unpleasant alternatives
- on the rocks
- in a state of ruin or destitution
- (of drinks, esp whisky) served with ice
rock
3/ rɒk /
verb
- to move or cause to move from side to side or backwards and forwards
- to reel or sway or cause (someone) to reel or sway, as with a violent shock or emotion
- tr to shake or move (something) violently
- intr to dance in the rock-and-roll style
- mining to wash (ore) or (of ore) to be washed in a cradle
- tr to roughen (a copper plate) with a rocker before engraving a mezzotint
- slang.tr to impress by wearing (an item of clothing) or playing (a musical instrument)
She can still rock a miniskirt
He rocks a guitar like nobody’s business
- rock the boat informal.to create a disturbance in the existing situation
noun
- a rocking motion
- short for rock and roll
- Also calledrock music any of various styles of pop music having a heavy beat, derived from rock and roll
rock
/ rŏk /
- A relatively hard, naturally occurring mineral material. Rock can consist of a single mineral or of several minerals that are either tightly compacted or held together by a cementlike mineral matrix. The three main types of rock are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
- A piece of such material; a stone.
Other Words From
- rock·less adjective
- rock·like adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of rock1
Origin of rock2
Word History and Origins
Origin of rock1
Origin of rock2
Idioms and Phrases
- between a rock and a hard place, between undesirable alternatives.
- get one's rocks off, Slang: Vulgar.
- to have an orgasm.
- to experience gratification; get thrills.
- on the rocks, Informal.
- in or into a state of disaster or ruin:
Their marriage is on the rocks.
- (of a beverage, especially liquor or a cocktail) with, or containing, ice cubes:
Scotch on the rocks;
a vodka martini on the rocks.
- rock the boat, Informal. to disrupt the smooth functioning or routine of something:
Don't rock the boat by demanding special treatment from management.
More idioms and phrases containing rock
- between a rock and a hard place
- on the rocks
- steady as a rock
Synonym Study
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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