Meanings
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1
noun
The hard solid material that forms part of the Earth's surface; a large stone.
They threw rocks at the window.
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2
verb
To move gently back and forth or from side to side.
She rocked the cradle to put the baby to sleep.
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3
noun
A type of loud popular music played mainly on electric guitars and drums.
I usually listen to rock on the weekends.
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4
noun
A person who is strong, steady, and dependable.
You've always been a rock in my life, and I really appreciate it.
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Etymology
* As an English surname, from the noun rock. Compare Roach. * Also as an English surname, misdivision of Middle English atter oke (“at the oak”). Compare Nock. * As an English occupational surname, from Old Norse rokkr (“distaff”). Compare Rocker. * As an Irish surname, translated from names like Mac Conchairge (“son of the hound of the rock”), from cú + carraig, see also McHarg. * As a German surname Röck, variant of the personal name Rocco, see Roche. * Also as a German surname, from the noun Rock (“skirt gown”). * As a French surname, shortened from Roquebrune, Rocquebrune (see Rocque) or L…
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