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Meaning of rocks
noun
- An enormous mythical bird in Eastern legend.
noun
- Rocuronium.
noun
- A formation of minerals, specifically:
- A large hill or island having no vegetation. Example: Pearl Rock near Cape Cod is so named because the morning sun makes it gleam like a pearl.
- Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
- A lump or cube of ice. Example: I'll have a whisky on the rocks, please.
- A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length. Example: While we're in Brighton, let's get a stick of rock!
noun
- An act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway.
verb
- To move gently back and forth. Example: Rock the baby to sleep.
- To cause to shake or sway violently. Example: Don't rock the boat.
- To sway or tilt violently back and forth. Example: The boat rocked at anchor.
- (of ore etc.) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker. Example: The ores had been rocked and laid out for inspection.
- To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively). Example: Downing Street has been rocked by yet another sex scandal.
verb
- To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy. Example: Let’s rock!
- To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic. Example: Chocolate rocks.
- To thrill or excite, especially with rock music Example: Let's rock this joint!
- To do something with excitement yet skillfully Example: I need to rock a piss.
- To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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