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bedrock

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛd.ɹɒk/

The English word “bedrock” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.
  2. A basis or foundation.
  3. The bones.

verb

  1. To establish on a solid foundation.

Etymology

From bed (“a layer on top of which something else rests.”) + rock.

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