rock
suomi-englanti sanakirjarock englannista suomeksi
keinuttaa, keikuttaa
tuki ja turva
rokki, rock
keikkua, keinua
karamelli, tikkunekku
kallio, kivi
keinahdus
Substantiivi
rock englanniksi
Rock
A formation of minerals, specifically:
The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
(quote-journal)| title=High and wet| passage=Floods in northern India, mostly in the small state of Uttarakhand, have wrought disaster on an enormous scale.(..)Rock-filled torrents smashed vehicles and homes, burying victims under rubble and sludge.
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Any natural material with a distinctive composition of minerals.
A large hill or island having no vegetation.
Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
1611, ''(w)'', ''King James, MatthewChapter 16|Matthew 16:18'',
- And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
1991, Robert Harling and Andrew Bergman, ''(w)'', Paramount Pictures,
- Celeste Talbert: She is my rock, my right hand.
A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.
A crystallized lump of cocaine.
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An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes.
An Afrikaner.
An extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands.
Any of several fish:
The bass.
''We ordered rock and chips to take away.''
A basketball.
''Yo homie, pass the rock!''
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.
A ball, especially a new one that has not been softened by use
1980, Joseph J. Carr, ''The Complete Handbook of Radio Receivers'' (page 199)
- It was easily possible to double the cost of a CB rig just by adding all of the "rocks" necessary to do the job.
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- A rising earthquake rocked the ground.
To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
To well or to be operating at high efficiency.
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(quote-song)|title=On Feel the Noize|Cum On Feel the Noize|passage=Cum on feel the noize, girls, rock your boys.
(quote-song)|title=Me Gently (Andy Kim song)|Rock Me Gently|passage=Rock me gently, rock me slowly, take it easy, don't you know, that I have never been loved like this before.
(quote-song)|author=Harry Wayne Casey, Richard Finch|title=Your Baby|Rock Your Baby|passage=Open up your heart / And let the loving start / Oh, woman, take me in your arms / Rock your baby.
(quote-song)|title=Don't Stop the Music (Yarbrough and Peoples song)|Don't Stop the Music|album=The Two of Us|author=Jonah Ellis, Alisa Peoples, Cavin Yarbrough|passage=I just wanna rock you, all night long.
To sway one's body as a stim.
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An act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway.
A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, guitar, drums{{, and vocals.
To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
''Let’s rock!''
To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.
''Chocolate rocks.''
''My holidays in Ibiza rocked! I can't wait to go back.''
''Let's rock this joint!''
to do something with excitement yet skillfully
''I need to rock a piss.''
(senseid) To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to off (a particular look, style).
2011, Tim Jonze, ''The Guardian'', 29 Apr 2011:
- Take today, where she's rocking that well-known fashion combo – a Tory Burch outfit offset with a whacking great bruise attained by smacking her head on a plane's overhead lockers.
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(archaic form of) (mythical bird)
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rock (gloss)
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rock (music style)