Rock
Word | ROCK |
Character | 4 |
Hyphenation | rock |
Pronunciations | /ɹɒk/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Rock"
What do we mean by rock?
To move back and forth or from side to side, especially gently or rhythmically. intransitive verb
To sway violently, as from a blow or shock. synonym: swing. intransitive verb
To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker. Used of ores. intransitive verb
To play or dance to rock music. intransitive verb
To be excellent or outstanding. Used in exclamations of approval. intransitive verb
To move (a child, for example) back and forth or from side to side, especially in order to soothe or lull to sleep. intransitive verb
To cause to shake or sway violently. synonym: agitate. intransitive verb
To disturb the mental or emotional equilibrium of; upset. intransitive verb
To excite or cause strong feeling in, as by playing rock music. intransitive verb
To wash or pan (ore) in a cradle or rocker. intransitive verb
In mezzotint engraving, to roughen (a metal plate) with a rocker or roulette. intransitive verb
A rocking motion. noun
The act of rocking. noun
A form of popular music characterized by electronically amplified instrumentation, a heavily accented beat, and relatively simple phrase structure. Originating in the United States in the 1950s, rock incorporates a variety of musical styles, especially rhythm and blues, country music, and gospel. noun
(rock the boat) To disturb the balance or routine of a situation. idiom
Relatively hard, naturally formed mineral or petrified matter; stone. noun
A relatively small piece or fragment of such material. noun
A formation of minerals, specifically:
A large hill or island having no vegetation.
Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
A lump or cube of ice.
A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.
A crystallized lump of crack cocaine.
An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes.
An Afrikaner.
An extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands.
Any of several fish:
A basketball.
(rock paper scissors) A closed hand (a handshape resembling a rock), that beats scissors and loses to paper. It beats lizard and loses to Spock in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock.
A cricket ball, especially a new one that has not been softened by use
A crystal used to control the radio frequency.
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