rock

/ɹˈɒk/

/ˈɹɑk/

Rock

a piece of rock, standing or projecting above the earth's surface or in the sea

synonyms : stone

a genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music

hard bright-colored stick candy (typically flavored with peppermint)

synonyms : rock candy

the hard, solid material that forms part of the surface of the earth

synonyms : stone

pitching dangerously to one side

synonyms : careen

(figurative) someone who is strong and stable and dependable

United States gynecologist and devout Catholic who conducted the first clinical trials of the oral contraceptive pill (1890-1984)

synonyms : John Rock

to rock

MAIN VERB

to gently move from one side to another

synonyms : shake

to cause someone or something to move gently from one side to another

synonyms : sway

Examples

1. The boat rocked violently in the storm.

2. He now rocks a distinguished look with his silver strands.

3. The climber carefully ascended the large rock.

4. The rock by the sea was a favorite spot for local fishermen.