rock
From WikiWord, the free dictionary
/ɹɒk/
English
Definitions
noun
- A formation of minerals, specifically:
- A large hill or island having no vegetation.“Pearl Rock near Cape Cod is so named because the morning sun makes it gleam like a pearl.”
- Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
- A lump or cube of ice.“I'll have a whisky on the rocks, please.”
noun
- An act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway.
verb
- To move gently back and forth.“Rock the baby to sleep.”
- To cause to shake or sway violently.“Don't rock the boat.”
- To sway or tilt violently back and forth.“The boat rocked at anchor.”
- (of ore etc.) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.“The ores had been rocked and laid out for inspection.”
noun
- A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals.
verb
- To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.“Let’s rock!”
- To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.“Chocolate rocks.”
- To thrill or excite, especially with rock music“Let's rock this joint!”
- To do something with excitement yet skillfully“I need to rock a piss.”
noun
- Distaff.
- The flax or wool on a distaff.
noun
- An enormous mythical bird in Eastern legend.
noun
- Rocuronium.
Related words
Synonyms
Afrikanerboulderpebblestonecrackiceice cubediamondgemclifffoundationsupportbedrockcandycrack rockagitatetroublecook with gas