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Revision as of 23:33, 18 December 2011
English
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "AusE" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. [ɹʷɔk]
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "/ɹɒk/" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E., Template:SAMPA
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "ɒk" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E.
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. enPR: rŏk, Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "/ɹɑk/" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E.
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "en-us-rock.ogg" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E.
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Etymology 1
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle English (deprecated template usage) rocke, (deprecated template usage) rokke, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old English *(deprecated template usage) rocc, as in (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old English (deprecated template usage) stānrocc, and (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "ONF." is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. (deprecated template usage) roc, (deprecated template usage) roque (Modern French (deprecated template usage) roche), both probably of (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "cel" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. origin. Cognate with (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Irish (deprecated template usage) roc, (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Breton (deprecated template usage) roch.
Noun
- Template:uncountable The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
- The face of the cliff is solid rock.
- A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.
- The ship crashed on the rocks.
- A boulder or large stone.
- Some fool has thrown a rock through my window.
- 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.
- Pearl, Wikipedia [1]
- The location is particularly well known for its Pearl Mountain or "Pearl Rock". This huge granite rock is formed by three rounded outcrops that make up Pearl Mountain and has been compared in majesty to Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock) in Australia."
- Template:figuratively Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
- 1611, King James Bible, Matthew 16:18,
- 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.
- 1611, King James Bible, Matthew 16:18,
- Template:geology Any natural material with a distinctive composition of minerals.
- Template:slang A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond.
- Look at the size of that rock on her finger!
- A lump or cube of ice.
- I'll have a whisky on the rocks, please.
- Template:British 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!
- Template:US A crystalized lump of crack cocaine.
- Template:US An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes.
- Template:South Africa An Afrikaner.
- Template:US An extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands.
- Template:basketball A basketball (ball).
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
Derived terms
Translations
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Etymology 2
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle English (deprecated template usage) rokken, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old English (deprecated template usage) roccian, from Template:proto (compare obsolete Dutch (Holland) (deprecated template usage) rokken, Middle High German (deprecated template usage) rocken ‘to drag, jerk’, Icelandic (deprecated template usage) rukka ‘to yank’), from Template:proto, from Template:proto-, from Template:proto- (compare Latin (deprecated template usage) runcāre, Latvian (deprecated template usage) rũķēt).
Verb
rock (third-person singular simple present rocks, present participle rocking, simple past and past participle rocked)
- Template:transitive To move gently back and forth.
- Rock the baby to sleep.
- The empty swing rocked back and forth in the wind.
- Template:transitive To cause to shake or sway violently.
- Don't rock the boat.
- Template:intransitive To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
- The boat rocked at anchor.
- Template:transitive To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.
- The ores had been rocked and laid out for inspection.
- Template:transitive To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
- Downing Street has been rocked by yet another sex scandal.
- She rocked my world.
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Noun
rock (plural rocks)
- An act of rocking. The template Template:rfdef does not use the parameter(s):
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Etymology 3
Shortened from (deprecated template usage) rock and roll. Since the meaning of (deprecated template usage) rock has adapted to mean a simpler, more modern, metal-like genre, (deprecated template usage) rock and roll has generally been left referring to earlier forms such as that of the 1950s, notably more swing-oriented style.
Noun
rock (uncountable)
- A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.
Synonyms
- (style of music):
Translations
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Verb
rock (third-person singular simple present rocks, present participle rocking, simple past and past participle rocked)
- Template:intransitive To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
- Let’s rock!
- Template:intransitive To be very favourable or skilful; to excel.
- Chocolate rocks.
- Template:transitive to thrill or excite, especially with rock music
- Let's rock this joint!
- Template:transitive to do something with excitement yet skillfully
- I need to rock a piss.
- Template:transitive To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).
- 2011, Tim Jonze, The Guardian, 29 Apr 2011:
- Take today, where she's rocking that well-known fashion combo – a Tory Burch outfit offset with a whacking great bruise attained by smacking her head on a plane's overhead lockers.
- 2011, Tim Jonze, The Guardian, 29 Apr 2011:
Synonyms
- (play, perform, or enjoy rock music):
- (be very favourable or skilful): rule
- (thrill or excite):
Antonyms
- (be very favourable or skilful): suck
Translations
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Derived terms
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Etymology 4
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle Dutch (deprecated template usage) rocke (whence (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Dutch (deprecated template usage) rok), (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle Low German (deprecated template usage) rocken, or (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old Norse (deprecated template usage) rokkr (whence (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Icelandic / (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Faroese (deprecated template usage) rokkur, (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Danish (deprecated template usage) rok, (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Swedish (deprecated template usage) spinnrock). Cognate with (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old High German (deprecated template usage) rocko.
Noun
- Template:countable distaff
- Template:uncountable The flax or wool on a distaff.
Synonyms
- (distaff): distaff
- (flax or wool):
Translations
Anagrams
Dutch
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] English
Pronunciation
- (deprecated use of
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Noun
(deprecated template usage) rock m or f
- rock (style of music)
French
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] English
Pronunciation
- (deprecated use of
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Noun
- rock (style of music)
Italian
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] English
Noun
(deprecated template usage) rock
- rock (style of music)
Spanish
Noun
rock m (plural rocks)
- rock (music style)
Related terms
Swedish
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "Sv-rock.ogg" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E.
Noun
rock ?
- a coat, an overcoat
- (deprecated template usage) (music, uncountable) rock, rock and roll
Declension
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Synonyms
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- English verbs
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- English terms derived from Middle Dutch
- English terms derived from Middle Low German
- English terms derived from Old Norse
- English ergative verbs
- English terms with multiple etymologies
- Dutch terms derived from English
- Rhymes:Dutch/ɔk
- Dutch terms with IPA pronunciation
- Dutch lemmas
- Dutch nouns
- Dutch masculine nouns
- Dutch feminine nouns
- Dutch nouns with multiple genders
- French terms derived from English
- French 1-syllable words
- French terms with IPA pronunciation
- fr:Music genres
- Italian terms derived from English
- Italian lemmas
- Italian nouns
- Italian terms spelled with K
- Spanish lemmas
- Spanish nouns
- Spanish countable nouns
- Spanish terms spelled with K
- Spanish masculine nouns
- Swedish lemmas
- Swedish nouns
- sv:Music
- Swedish uncountable nouns