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rock

The English word “rock” has 41 meanings listed here.

  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 (US, Canada) 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. A lump or cube of ice.
  10. A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.
  11. A crystallized lump of crack cocaine.
  12. An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes.
  13. An Afrikaner.
  14. An extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands.
  15. Any of several fish:
  16. The striped bass.
  17. The huss or rock salmon.
  18. A basketball.
  19. A mistake.
  20. 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.
  21. A cricket ball, especially a new one that has not been softened by use
  22. A crystal used to control the radio frequency.
  23. To pelt with rocks; to stone.
  24. To move gently back and forth.
  25. To sway one's body as a stim.
  26. To cause to shake or sway violently.
  27. To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
  28. To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.
  29. To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
  30. To do well or to be operating at high efficiency.
  31. To be cool.
  32. To make love to or have sex (with).
  33. An act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway.
  34. 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.
  35. To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.
  36. To thrill or excite, especially with rock music.
  37. To have people dancing and enjoying rock music.
  38. To do something with excitement yet skillfully.
  39. To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).
  40. Distaff.
  41. The flax or wool on a distaff.
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