rock
rok
- n a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
he threw a rock at me - n material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust
that mountain is solid rock - n United States gynecologist and devout Catholic who conducted the first clinical trials of the oral contraceptive pill (1890-1984)
- n (figurative) someone who is strong and stable and dependable
he was her rock during the crisis
Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church"--Gospel According to Matthew - n hard bright-colored stick candy (typically flavored with peppermint)
- n a genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of black rhythm-and-blues with white country-and-western
rock is a generic term for the range of styles that evolved out of rock'n'roll. - n pitching dangerously to one side
- v move back and forth or sideways
the ship was rocking
She rocked back and forth on her feet - v cause to move back and forth
rock the cradle
rock the baby
- Until lately, notable female rock groups have been about as numerous as girl goalies in the National Hockey League.
- A potent but short-lived rock phenomenon was the supergroupan amalgam formed by the talented malcontents of other bands.
- Memphis says rock music began 50 years ago with a Presley cover.