rock

rock · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Noun) The solid mineral material forming part of the earth's surface; a large piece of stone.

  2. 2.

    (Noun, uncountable) Rock music; a genre of popular music with a strong beat.

  3. 3.

    (Noun) A source of stability or strength.

  4. 4.

    (Verb) To move gently back and forth or from side to side.

  5. 5.

    (Verb, informal) To be very good or impressive.

Forms

plural: rocks

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    rock and roll — a type of popular music; to begin or proceed energetically
  • •
    between a rock and a hard place — facing two equally difficult choices
  • •
    rock the boat — to disturb a stable situation
  • •
    solid as a rock — very stable and dependable
  • •
    on the rocks — (of a drink) served over ice; in trouble

Related words

See also: boulder, music, stone, sway
Synonyms: boulder, crag, stone

Etymology

The noun comes from Old French roque, from Vulgar Latin rocca, of uncertain origin. The verb comes from Old English roccian ("to rock, sway").