rock
/rɑk/
verb
- To move gently back and forth or from side to side.
- The mother rocked her baby to sleep in her arms.
- The boat rocked gently on the calm lake.
- He sat in the chair and rocked slowly while reading.
- To cause something to shake or move violently.
- The earthquake rocked the entire city.
- The explosion rocked the building and shattered windows.
- Strong winds rocked the tree, nearly uprooting it.
- To be very good, exciting, or impressive (informal).
- Your presentation rocked; everyone loved it.
- The party last night rocked — we danced until dawn.
- That new song really rocks!
- To wear or perform with great style or confidence (informal).
- You can rock any outfit with that attitude.
- He rocks the guitar solo every time the band plays.
- She rocks that leather jacket like a fashion model.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of rock music.
- Her rock style includes leather boots and band t-shirts.
- The radio station plays mostly rock songs.
- They went to a rock festival last weekend.
noun
- A hard, naturally occurring solid material made of minerals, found in the earth's crust.
- The climber held onto a large rock to steady herself.
- Geologists study different types of rock to learn about Earth's history.
- We sat on a flat rock by the river and ate our lunch.
- A small piece of rock; a stone.
- She threw a rock into the water and watched the ripples spread.
- The path was covered with loose rocks that made walking difficult.
- He picked up a rock and skipped it across the pond.
- A style of popular music with a strong beat, usually played on electric guitars and drums.
- Rock concerts are known for their loud sound and energetic crowds.
- She loves listening to rock while she exercises.
- The band played classic rock from the 1970s.
- A person who is very strong, reliable, or supportive.
- You can count on her; she's a rock in any crisis.
- He is the rock of the team, always calm under pressure.
- My grandmother has been a rock for our family through difficult times.