rock

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The hard solid material that forms part of the Earth's surface; a large stone.

   They threw rocks at the window.

2. 2
   verb

   To move gently back and forth or from side to side.

   She rocked the cradle to put the baby to sleep.

3. 3
   noun

   A type of loud popular music played mainly on electric guitars and drums.

   I usually listen to rock on the weekends.

4. 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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Simplified etymology

Rock meaning a mass of hard stone entered medieval English from Old French rocque, traced to medieval Latin rocca, whose earlier origin is unknown. The verb rock, “move to and fro,” is unrelated and was already present in Old English. The musical term rock ’n’ roll is recorded from the 1930s.

* 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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