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

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Rock is a naturally occurring and coherent aggregate of one or more minerals that forms the solid Earth. Learn about the three main classes of rock (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic) and how they are formed, classified, and cycled through various processes.

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word rock as a verb, noun, and adjective. Find synonyms, examples, phrases, and word history of rock.

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

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   Learn the meaning of rock as a noun and a verb in English, with different senses and usage. Find out how to pronounce rock and related words, and see translations in other languages.

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word rock in English, from geology and music to slang and idioms. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples and related words for rock.

6. 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.

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

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   Rock can mean a hard substance, a large piece of stone, or a type of music. Learn how to use rock in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › rockRock - definition of rock by The Free Dictionary

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   Rock can refer to a hard mineral, a piece of stone, a musical genre, or a slang term. Learn the meanings, synonyms, idioms, and examples of rock in different contexts.