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   rock

   /rɒk/

   noun

   • 1. the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil: "the beds of rock are slightly tilted"
   • ▪ a mass of rock projecting above the earth's surface or out of the sea: "there are dangerous rocks around the island" Similar cragclifftoroutcropoutcropping
   • ▪ any natural material, hard or soft (e.g. clay), having a distinctive mineral composition.
   • ▪ informal name for Gibraltar.
   • ▪ a name for Newfoundland informal Canadian
   • 2. a large piece of rock which has become detached from a cliff or mountain; a boulder: "the stream flowed through a jumble of rocks"
   • ▪ a stone of any size: North American "the crowd threw a few rocks and dispersed" Similar boulderstoneinformal:goolie
   • ▪ a kind of hard confectionery in the form of cylindrical peppermint-flavoured sticks: British "a stick of rock"
   • ▪ a precious stone, especially a diamond. informal Similar diamondprecious stonejewel
   • ▪ a small piece of crack cocaine: informal "crack sells for $20 a rock"
   • ▪ a man's testicles. vulgar slang
   • 3. used to refer to someone or something that is extremely strong, reliable, or hard: "the Irish scrum has been as solid as a rock" Similar foundationcornerstonesupportpropmainstaybackbonetower of strengthpillar of strengthbulwarkanchorsource of protectionsource of security
   • ▪ (especially with allusion to shipwrecks) a source of danger or destruction: "the new system is heading for the rocks"
   • 4. money. informal, dated US

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French rocque, from medieval Latin rocca, of unknown ultimate origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. rockless adjective
   • 2. rocklet noun
   • 3. rocklike adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rockRock Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ROCK is to move back and forth in or as if in a cradle. How to use rock in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rock.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishROCK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ROCK definition: 1. the dry solid part of the earth's surface, or any large piece of this that sticks up out of the…. Learn more.

4. www.britannica.com › science › rock-geologyRock | Definition, Characteristics, Formation, Cycle,...

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Rock, in geology, naturally occurring and coherent aggregate of one or more minerals. Such aggregates constitute the basic unit of which the solid Earth is composed and typically form recognizable and mappable volumes. The three major classes of rock are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrock noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of rock noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. rock. noun. /rɒk/ /rɑːk/ Idioms. hard material. [uncountable, countable] the hard solid material that forms part of the surface of the earth and some other planets. They drilled through several layers of rock to reach the oil.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishROCK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ROCK definition: 1. the hard, natural substance that forms part of the Earth's surface: 2. a large piece of rock or…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishROCK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A rock is a large piece of rock that sticks up out of the ground or the sea, or that has broken away from a mountain or a cliff. She sat cross-legged on the rock. ...the sound of the sea crashing against the rocks.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › rockROCK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.