A Quick and Simple Dictionary

Rock

1. Proper noun.  (surname, topographic) for someone living near a rock or an oak ( (term, atter) + (term, oke) ).
2. Proper noun.  (given name, male) transferred from the surname.
3. Proper noun.  (context, preceded by "the" or "The") Nickname of Gibraltar.
4. Proper noun.  (context, preceded by "the" or "The") Nickname of the prison on Alcatraz Island, USA.
5. Proper noun.  (Canada, preceded by "the" or "The") Nickname of the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
6. Noun.  (uncountable) The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
7. Noun.  A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.
8. Noun.  A boulder or large stone.
9. Noun.  A large hill or island having no vegetation.
10. Noun.  (figuratively) Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
11. Noun.  (geology) Any natural material with a distinctive composition of minerals.
12. Noun.  (slang) A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond.
13. Noun.  A lump or cube of ice.
14. Noun.  (British, uncountable) A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.
15. Noun.  (US, slang) A crystalized lump of crack cocaine.
16. Noun.  (US, slang) An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes.
17. Noun.  (South Africa, slang) An Afrikaner.
18. Noun.  (US, _) An extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands.
19. Noun.  (basketball, informal) A basketball (gloss, ball) .
20. Verb.  (transitive, and) To move gently back and forth.
21. Verb.  (transitive) To cause to shake or sway violently.
22. Verb.  (intransitive) To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
23. Verb.  (transitive, and) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.
24. Verb.  (transitive) To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
25. Noun.  An act of rocking. (rfdef, lang en) .
26. Noun.  A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums(,) and vocals.
27. Verb.  (intransitive) To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
28. Verb.  (intransitive, slang) To be very favourable or skilful; to excel.
29. Verb.  (transitive) to thrill or excite, especially with rock music.
30. Verb.  (transitive) to do something with excitement yet skillfully.
31. Verb.  (transitive) To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).
32. Noun.  (countable) distaff.
33. Noun.  (uncountable) The flax or wool on a distaff.