rock

Etymology 1
From, , from , as in 🇨🇬, and also later from , (compare Modern 🇨🇬, , ), from (attested 767), of  origin, sometimes said to be of  (in particular, perhaps ) origin (compare 🇨🇬). Related also to 🇨🇬.

Noun



 * 1) A formation of minerals, specifically:
 * 2)  The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
 * 3) A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.
 * 4)  A boulder or large stone; or  a smaller stone; a pebble.
 * 5)  Any natural material with a distinctive composition of minerals.
 * 6)  A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond.
 * 7) A large hill or island having no vegetation.
 * 8)  Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
 * 9) * 1991, Robert Harling and Andrew Bergman, , Paramount Pictures,
 * Celeste Talbert: She is my rock, my right hand.
 * 1) A lump or cube of ice.
 * 2)  A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.
 * 3)  A crystallized lump of crack cocaine.
 * 4)  An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes.
 * 5)  An Afrikaner.
 * 6)  An extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands.
 * 7) Any of several fish:
 * 8) The striped bass.
 * 9) The huss or rock salmon.
 * We ordered rock and chips to take away.
 * 1)  A basketball.
 * 2)  A mistake.
 * 3)  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.
 * 4)  A cricket ball, especially a new one that has not been softened by use
 * 5)  A crystal used to control the radio frequency.
 * 1)  An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes.
 * 2)  An Afrikaner.
 * 3)  An extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands.
 * 4) Any of several fish:
 * 5) The striped bass.
 * 6) The huss or rock salmon.
 * We ordered rock and chips to take away.
 * 1)  A basketball.
 * 2)  A mistake.
 * 3)  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.
 * 4)  A cricket ball, especially a new one that has not been softened by use
 * 5)  A crystal used to control the radio frequency.
 * 1)  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.
 * 2)  A cricket ball, especially a new one that has not been softened by use
 * 3)  A crystal used to control the radio frequency.
 * 1)  A cricket ball, especially a new one that has not been softened by use
 * 2)  A crystal used to control the radio frequency.

Etymology 2
From, from , from , from (compare obsolete 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, Modern 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬), from , from , from ,  (compare 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬).

Verb

 * 1)  To move gently back and forth.
 * 2)  To cause to shake or sway violently.
 * 3)  To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
 * 4)  To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.
 * 5)  To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
 * 6)  To do well or to be operating at high efficiency.
 * 7)  To be cool.
 * 8)  To make love to or have sex (with).
 * 9)  To sway one's body as a stim.
 * 1)  To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.
 * 2)  To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
 * 3)  To do well or to be operating at high efficiency.
 * 4)  To be cool.
 * 5)  To make love to or have sex (with).
 * 6)  To sway one's body as a stim.
 * 1)  To be cool.
 * 2)  To make love to or have sex (with).
 * 3)  To sway one's body as a stim.
 * 1)  To make love to or have sex (with).
 * 2)  To sway one's body as a stim.
 * 1)  To sway one's body as a stim.
 * 1)  To sway one's body as a stim.
 * 1)  To sway one's body as a stim.
 * 1)  To sway one's body as a stim.
 * 1)  To sway one's body as a stim.

Synonyms

 * ; see also Thesaurus:sway
 * ; see also Thesaurus:shake
 * ,, ; see also Thesaurus:copulate with
 * ,, ; see also Thesaurus:copulate with
 * ,, ; see also Thesaurus:copulate with
 * ,, ; see also Thesaurus:copulate with

Noun

 * 1) An act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway.

Etymology 3
Shortened from. Since the meaning of has adapted to mean a simpler, more modern, metal-like genre,  has generally been left referring to earlier forms such as that originating in the 1950s, notably more swing-oriented style.

Noun

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

Verb

 * 1)  To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
 * 2)  To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.
 * 3)  To thrill or excite, especially with rock music.
 * 4)  To have people dancing and enjoying rock music.
 * 5)  To do something with excitement yet skillfully.
 * 6)   To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).
 * 1)  To thrill or excite, especially with rock music.
 * 2)  To have people dancing and enjoying rock music.
 * 3)  To do something with excitement yet skillfully.
 * 4)   To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).
 * 1)  To have people dancing and enjoying rock music.
 * 2)  To do something with excitement yet skillfully.
 * 3)   To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).
 * 1)   To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).
 * 1)   To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).

Etymology 4
From, , , perhaps from (whence 🇨🇬), , or  (whence 🇨🇬 / 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬). Cognate with 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1)  Distaff.
 * 2)  The flax or wool on a distaff.
 * 1)  The flax or wool on a distaff.
 * 1)  The flax or wool on a distaff.
 * 1)  The flax or wool on a distaff.
 * 1)  The flax or wool on a distaff.

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 * 1)  style of music

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 * 1)  rock style of music

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 * 1) rock style of music

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 * 1)  rock style of music

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 * 1)  style of music

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 * 1) rock (music style)

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 * 1) a coat, an overcoat

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Borrowed from.

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 * 1)  rock, rock and roll