nounπShareA formation of minerals, specifically:"The mountain climber carefully studied the rock formation before beginning her ascent. "geologymaterialmineralnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."geologygeographynatureworldenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another."My grandmother is a rock for my family. "characterpersonthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lump or cube of ice."The ice sculpture was made from a large, clear rock of ice. "drinksubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length."My little sister loves to eat rock candy after dinner. "foodtraditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crystallized lump of crack cocaine."The dealer offered him a rock in exchange for the phone. "substanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes."My brother is a real rock when it comes to remembering his appointments; he keeps forgetting them. "characterpersonhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn Afrikaner."My grandfather is a rock; he's a proud Afrikaner. "racepersonculturelanguagenationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands."The rock on the poker team only played when they had a royal flush or a straight flush. "gamesportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of several fish:"The aquarium contained several colorful rock fish. "fishessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA basketball."Yo homie, pass the rock!"sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(rock paper scissors) 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."My brother chose rock in our game of rock-paper-scissors. "gameentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cricket ball, especially a new one that has not been softened by use"The cricket team's new rock is very hard and bouncy. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crystal used to control the radio frequency."The radio technician carefully adjusted the rock to improve the station's reception. "electronicsfrequencysignaldevicecommunicationtechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway."The baby's gentle rock helped soothe her to sleep. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move gently back and forth."Rock the baby to sleep."actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to shake or sway violently."The earthquake rocked the classroom, making the desks shake violently. "actionphysicsenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sway or tilt violently back and forth."The boat rocked at anchor."actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of ore etc.) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker."The ores had been rocked and laid out for inspection."geologymaterialmineralprocessagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively)."Downing Street has been rocked by yet another sex scandal."emotionmindactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do well or to be operating at high efficiency."The team's new strategy is rocking their performance in the project; they're meeting all deadlines and exceeding expectations. "achievementbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make love to or have sex with."The couple secretly rocked in the park after school. "sexactionhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals."My brother loves to listen to rock music while he studies. "musicentertainmentstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy."Letβs rock!"musicentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic."Chocolate rocks."achievementabilityentertainmentmusicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrill or excite, especially with rock music"The concert really rocked the students; they were all energized and excited. "musicentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do something with excitement yet skillfully"I need to rock a piss."actionabilityachievemententertainmentstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style)."She rocked the new outfit to the school dance, looking amazing. "stylewearappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDistaff."My grandmother's spinning wheel, a beautiful antique, showcased the rock of her distaff skills. "utensilmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe flax or wool on a distaff."The spinner carefully separated the rock from the rest of the flax. "materialutensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn enormous mythical bird in Eastern legend."The legend of the Roc, an enormous mythical bird, was often told to children at bedtime stories. "mythologybirdstoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRocuronium."The doctor administered the rock to the patient to help them relax during the surgery. "medicinesubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading