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rock

1   [rok]
noun
1.
a large mass of stone forming a hill, cliff, promontory, or the like.
2.
Geology.
a.
mineral matter of variable composition, consolidated or unconsolidated, assembled in masses or considerable quantities in nature, as by the action of heat or water.
b.
a particular kind of such matter: igneous rock.
3.
stone in the mass: buildings that stand upon rock.
4.
a stone of any size.
5.
something resembling or suggesting a rock.
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6.
a firm foundation or support: The Lord is my rock.
7.
Chiefly British. a kind of hard candy, variously flavored.
8.
rock candy.
9.
Often, rocks. Slang.
a.
a piece of money.
b.
a dollar bill.
10.
Slang.
a.
a diamond.
b.
any gem.
11.
Slang.
a.
crack (def. 41).
b.
a pellet or lump of crack.
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Idioms
12.
between a rock and a hard place, between undesirable alternatives.
13.
get one's rocks off, Slang: Vulgar. to have an orgasm.
14.
on the rocks,
a.
Informal. in or into a state of disaster or ruin: Their marriage is on the rocks.
b.
Informal. without funds; destitute; bankrupt.
c.
(of a beverage, especially liquor or a cocktail) with, or containing, ice cubes: Scotch on the rocks; a vodka martini on the rocks.

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Origin:
1300–50; 1905–10 for def. 10; Middle English rokk(e) < Old French ro(c)que, roche (compare roche alum); compare Spanish, Provençal roca, Italian rocca, Medieval Latin rocha, rocca (> late Old English -rocc in stānrocc “stone-rock”)

Related forms
rock·less, adjective
rock·like, adjective
Example Sentences
  • Beautiful in rock gardens or chinks in dry stone walls.
  • They have found that the mice interbreed with mice from other habitats and migrate between rock types.
  • Crushed drain rock adds a contemporary edge to bluestone pavers.
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rock

2   [rok]
verb (used without object)
1.
to move or sway to and fro or from side to side.
2.
to be moved or swayed powerfully with excitement, emotion, etc.
3.
Mining. (of sand or gravel) to be washed in a cradle.
4.
to dance to or play rock music.
5.
(of popular music) to have the driving beat characteristic of rock.
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6.
Slang. to be very good, impressive, exciting, or effective: This show really rocks.
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verb (used with object)
7.
to move or sway to and fro or from side to side, especially gently and soothingly.
8.
to lull in security, hope, etc.
9.
to affect deeply; stun; move or sway powerfully, as with emotion: Everyone in the courtroom was rocked by the verdict.
10.
to shake or disturb violently: A thunderous explosion rocked the waterfront.
11.
Slang.
a.
to stir up; animate: We're gonna rock this joint tonight!
b.
to use, wear, or display (a look, garment, etc.) in a showy, self-confident manner and to great effect: Only you could rock that hat!
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12.
Graphic Arts. to roughen the surface of (a copperplate) with a rocker preparatory to scraping a mezzotint.
13.
Mining. cradle (def. 22).
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noun
14.
a rocking movement: the gentle rock of the boat.
15.
rock-'n'-roll (def. 1).
adjective
16.
rock-'n'-roll (def. 3).
Idiom
17.
rock the boat, Informal. to disrupt the smooth functioning or routine of something: Don't rock the boat by demanding special treatment from management.
Origin:
before 1100; Middle English rocken, Old English roccian; cognate with Middle Dutch rocken; akin to German rücken; Old Norse rykkja to jerk

Related forms
rock·a·ble, adjective
rock·ing·ly, adverb
un·rocked, adjective

Synonyms
1. roll, shake. See swing1.

rock

3   [rok]
noun
striped bass.
Origin:
1690–1700; short for rockfish

Rock

   [rok]
noun
a male given name.
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World English Dictionary
rock1 (rɒk)
 
—n
1.  geology igneous sedimentary See also metamorphic 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
2.  any hard mass of consolidated mineral matter, such as a boulder
3.  chiefly (US), (Canadian), (Austral) a stone
4.  a person or thing suggesting a rock, esp in being dependable, unchanging, or providing firm foundation
5.  (Brit) a hard sweet, typically a long brightly-coloured peppermint-flavoured stick, sold esp in holiday resorts
6.  slang a jewel, esp a diamond
7.  short for rock salmon
8.  slang (plural) the testicles
9.  slang another name for crack
10.  between a rock and a hard place having to choose between two equally unpleasant alternatives
11.  on the rocks
 a.  in a state of ruin or destitution
 b.  (of drinks, esp whisky) served with ice
 
[C14: from Old French roche, of unknown origin]

rock2 (rɒk)
 
—vb
1.  to move or cause to move from side to side or backwards and forwards
2.  to reel or sway or cause (someone) to reel or sway, as with a violent shock or emotion
3.  (tr) to shake or move (something) violently
4.  (intr) to dance in the rock-and-roll style
5.  mining to wash (ore) or (of ore) to be washed in a cradle
6.  (tr) to roughen (a copper plate) with a rocker before engraving a mezzotint
7.  slang chiefly (US) (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
8.  informal rock the boat to create a disturbance in the existing situation
 
—n
9.  a rocking motion
10.  short for rock and roll
11.  Also called: rock music any of various styles of pop music having a heavy beat, derived from rock and roll
 
[Old English roccian; related to Middle Dutch, Old High German rocken, German rücken]

Rock (rɒk)
 
—n
1.  an informal name for Gibraltar
2.  a Canadian informal name for Newfoundland

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Word Origin & History

rock
"stone," O.E. rocc (in stanrocc "stone rock or obelisk"), also from O.N.Fr. roque, from M.L. rocca (767), from V.L. *rocca, of uncertain origin, sometimes said to be from Celtic (cf. Bret. roch). Seems to have been used in M.E. principally for rock formations as opposed to individual stones. Meaning
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"precious stone, especially a diamond," is 1908, U.S. slang. Fig. use for "sure foundation" (especially with ref. to Christ) is from 1526. Meaning "crystalized cocaine" is attested from 1973, in West Coast U.S. slang. Rocks "ice cubes" is from 1946; slang meaning "testicles" is first recorded in phrase get (one's) rocks off "achieve intense satisfaction." On the rocks "ruined" is from 1889. Rock-bottom "lowest possible" is from 1856. Rock-salt is from 1707. Between a rock and a hard place first attested 1921, originally in Arizona. Rock-ribbed is from 1776, originally of land; fig. sense of "resolute" first recorded 1887.

rock
"to sway," late O.E. roccian, related to O.N. rykkja "to pull, tear, move," Swed. rycka "to pull, pluck," M.Du. rucken, O.H.G. rucchan, Ger. rücken "to move jerkily." For musical senses, see rock (v.2). Rocking horse is first recorded 1724; rocking chair is from 1766.
To rock the boat is attested from 1931. Rock-a-bye first recorded 1805 in nursery rhyme.

rock
"to dance to popular music with a strong beat," 1948 (first attested in song title "We're gonna rock"), from rock (v.1), in earlier blues slang sense of "to cause to move with musical rhythm" (1922); often used at first with sexual overtones (cf. 1922 song title "My Man Rocks
Me (with One Steady Roll)"). Sense developed early 1950s to "play or dance to rock and roll music." Noun sense of "musical rhythm characterized by a strong beat" is from 1946, in blues slang. Rocksteady, Jamaican pop music style (precursor of reggae), is attested from 1969.
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Medical Dictionary

Rock (rŏk), John. 1890-1984.

American gynecologist and obstetrician who helped develop (1954) the first effective oral contraceptive.

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Science Dictionary
rock   (rŏk)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. 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.

  2. A piece of such material; a stone.


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Slang Dictionary

rock definition


  1. n.
    and rock candy. crack, a crystallized form of cocaine. (Drugs. See also rocks.) : Some call it rock candy, and some call it crack.
  2. n.
    a crystallized form of heroin used for smoking. (Drugs.) : Max is hooked on rock—the kind that you smoke. , Powder is everywhere, but you can hardly find rock anymore.
  3. n.
    a diamond or other gemstone. : Look at the size of that rock in her ring.

  4. Go to rocks. :
  5. n.
    a baseball; a basketball. : Michael passed the rock to Scottie, who turned and dropped it in the basket.
  6. in.
    to be really great. : The concerts didn't rock, but we had a good time throwing chairs.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Bible Dictionary

Rock definition


(Heb. tsur), employed as a symbol of God in the Old Testament (1 Sam. 2:2; 2 Sam. 22:3; Isa. 17:10; Ps. 28:1; 31:2,3; 89:26; 95:1); also in the New Testament (Matt. 16:18; Rom. 9:33; 1 Cor. 10:4). In Dan. 2:45 the Chaldaic form of the Hebrew word is translated "mountain." It ought to be translated "rock," as in Hab. 1:12 in the Revised Version. The "rock" from which the stone is cut there signifies the divine origin of Christ. (See STONE.)

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Idioms & Phrases

rock

In addition to the idioms beginning with rock, also see between a rock and a hard place; on the rocks; steady as a rock.

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Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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