rock (Meaning)
rock (n)
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust
United States gynecologist and devout Catholic who conducted the first clinical trials of the oral contraceptive pill (1890-1984)
(figurative) someone who is strong and stable and dependable
hard bright-colored stick candy (typically flavored with peppermint)
a genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of black rhythm-and-blues with white country-and-western
pitching dangerously to one side
rock (v)
move back and forth or sideways
cause to move back and forth
rock (n.)
See Roc.
A distaff used in spinning; the staff or frame about which flax is arranged, and from which the thread is drawn in spinning.
A large concreted mass of stony material; a large fixed stone or crag. See Stone.
Any natural deposit forming a part of the earth's crust, whether consolidated or not, including sand, earth, clay, etc., when in natural beds.
That which resembles a rock in firmness; a defense; a support; a refuge.
Fig.: Anything which causes a disaster or wreck resembling the wreck of a vessel upon a rock.
The striped bass. See under Bass.
rock (v. t.)
To cause to sway backward and forward, as a body resting on a support beneath; as, to rock a cradle or chair; to cause to vibrate; to cause to reel or totter.
To move as in a cradle; hence, to put to sleep by rocking; to still; to quiet.
rock (v. i.)
To move or be moved backward and forward; to be violently agitated; to reel; to totter.
To roll or saway backward and forward upon a support; as, to rock in a rocking-chair.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rock
rock Sentence Examples
- The towering rock face challenged the climbers with its sheer height.
- The waves crashed against the jagged rocks, sending plumes of water into the air.
- The foundation of the house was built on solid rock, ensuring its stability.
- The diamond was a precious gem, formed from crystallized rock deep within the earth.
- The guitar solo ripped through the crowd like a thunderous rock from the heavens.
- The old castle stood atop a rocky hill, a testament to its ancient origins.
- The petroglyphs carved into the rock provided a glimpse into the lives of the people who had lived there centuries ago.
- The rock band put on an electrifying performance, rocking the crowd to its core.
- The geologist used a hammer to chip away at the rock, examining its composition.
- The rockstar's fans screamed with delight when he took to the stage, radiating charisma and energy.
FAQs About the word rock
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The towering rock face challenged the climbers with its sheer height.
The waves crashed against the jagged rocks, sending plumes of water into the air.
The foundation of the house was built on solid rock, ensuring its stability.
The diamond was a precious gem, formed from crystallized rock deep within the earth.
