rock

A2
Pronunciation
/ɹɒk/
/ɹɑk/
Noun
20 definition(s)
1 Definition

A formation of minerals, specifically:

2 Definition

A large hill or island having no vegetation.

Example Sentences
  • Pearl Rock near Cape Cod is so named because the morning sun makes it gleam like a pearl.
3 Definition

Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.

4 Definition

A lump or cube of ice.

Example Sentences
  • I'll have a whisky on the rocks, please.
5 Definition

A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.

Example Sentences
  • While we're in Brighton, let's get a stick of rock!
6 Definition

A crystallized lump of crack cocaine.

Synonyms
candy crack rock
7 Definition

An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes.

8 Definition

An Afrikaner.

9 Definition

An extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands.

10 Definition

Any of several fish:

11 Definition

A basketball.

Example Sentences
  • Yo homie, pass the rock!
12 Definition

(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.

13 Definition

A cricket ball, especially a new one that has not been softened by use

14 Definition

A crystal used to control the radio frequency.

15 Definition

An act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway.

16 Definition

A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals.

17 Definition

Distaff.

18 Definition

The flax or wool on a distaff.

19 Definition

An enormous mythical bird in Eastern legend.

20 Definition

Rocuronium.

Verb
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

To move gently back and forth.

Example Sentences
  • Rock the baby to sleep.
2 Definition

To cause to shake or sway violently.

Example Sentences
  • Don't rock the boat.
3 Definition

To sway or tilt violently back and forth.

Example Sentences
  • The boat rocked at anchor.
4 Definition

(of ore etc.) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.

Example Sentences
  • The ores had been rocked and laid out for inspection.
5 Definition

To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).

Example Sentences
  • Downing Street has been rocked by yet another sex scandal.
6 Definition

To do well or to be operating at high efficiency.

7 Definition

To make love to or have sex with.

8 Definition

To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.

Example Sentences
  • Let’s rock!
9 Definition

To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.

Example Sentences
  • Chocolate rocks.
10 Definition

To thrill or excite, especially with rock music

Example Sentences
  • Let's rock this joint!
11 Definition

To do something with excitement yet skillfully

Example Sentences
  • I need to rock a piss.
12 Definition

To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).