rock

/ɹɒk//ɹɑk/

noun

1
A formation of minerals, specifically:
2
A large hill or island having no vegetation.
“Pearl Rock near Cape Cod is so named because the morning sun makes it gleam like a pearl.”
3
Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
4
A lump or cube of ice.
“I'll have a whisky on the rocks, please.”
5
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!”
6
A crystallized lump of crack cocaine.
7
An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes.
8
An Afrikaner.
9
An extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands.
10
Any of several fish:
11
A basketball.
“Yo homie, pass the rock!”
12
(rock paper scissors) 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.
13
A cricket ball, especially a new one that has not been softened by use
14
A crystal used to control the radio frequency.

1
To move gently back and forth.
“Rock the baby to sleep.”
2
To cause to shake or sway violently.
“Don't rock the boat.”
3
To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
“The boat rocked at anchor.”
4
(of ore etc.) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.
“The ores had been rocked and laid out for inspection.”
5
To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
“Downing Street has been rocked by yet another sex scandal.”
6
To do well or to be operating at high efficiency.
7
To make love to or have sex with.

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

1
To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
“Let’s rock!”
2
To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.
“Chocolate rocks.”
3
To thrill or excite, especially with rock music
“Let's rock this joint!”
4
To do something with excitement yet skillfully
“I need to rock a piss.”
5
To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).

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