Rock

Noun

rock (countable and uncountable; plural rocks)

1. (uncountable) The naturally occurring aggregate of mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth"s crust.

   • The face of the cliff is solid rock.

2. A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.

   • The ship crashed on the rocks.

3. A boulder or large stone.

   • Some fool has thrown a rock through my window.

4. A large hill or island having no vegetation.

   • Paarl Rock near Cape Town is so named because the morning sun makes it gleam like a pearl.

   • Paarl, Wikipedia [1]

     The location is particularly well known for its Pearl Mountain or "Paarl Rock". This huge granite rock is formed by three rounded outcrops that make up Paarl Mountain and has been compared in majesty to Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock) in Australia."

5. (figuratively) Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
   • 1611: King James Bible, 18

     And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

   • 1991: Robert Harling and Andrew Bergman, Soapdish, Paramount Pictures

     Celeste Talbert: She is my rock, my right hand.

6. (geology) Any natural material with a distinctive composition of minerals.
7. (slang) A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond.

   • Look at the size of that rock on her finger!

8. A lump or cube of ice.

   • I"ll have a whisky on the rocks, please.

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

   • While we"re in Brighton, let"s get a stick of rock!

10. (US) (slang) A crystalized lump of crack cocaine.
11. (US) (slang) An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes.
12. (South African derogatory.)(slang) An Afrikaner
    • rock-spider [2]

      Being an Afrikaner, I have been referred to many times as being a "rock".

13. (US) (slang) In poker, an extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands.

Synonyms:

• (natural mineral aggregate): stone
• (projecting mass of rock"): cliff
• (boulder or large stone): boulder, pebble, stone
• (hill or island without vegetation):
• (something strong, stable, and dependable): foundation, support
• (distinctive composition of minerals):
• (precious stone or gem): gem, diamond
• (lump of ice): ice, ice cube
• (confectionery made from sugar):
• (crystalized lump of crack cocaine): crack
• (unintelligent person):
• (Afrikaner): Afrikaner

Antonyms:

• (be very favourable or skilful): [[suck]]

4 letters in word "Rock": R C K O.

No anagrams for Rock found in this word list.

Words found within Rock:

ko

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