1. a stone of any size: Please leave the creek rocks in place, as they can be habitats for bugs and other important creatures.
2. stone in the mass: It may be difficult to dig a basement for buildings that stand upon rock.
3. a large mass of stone forming a hill, cliff, promontory, or the like: They climbed up a nearby rock to eat their picnic lunch.
4. something resembling or suggesting a stone or mass of stone.
5. Geology.
• mineral matter of variable composition, consolidated or unconsolidated, assembled in masses or considerable quantities in nature, as by the action of heat or water.
• a particular kind of such matter: igneous rock.
6. a firm foundation or support: They have been a rock in my world, always there when I need a message of hope.My faith is my rock in times of trouble.
7. a kind of hard candy often shaped into a cylindrical stick, variously flavored: The textures of this dessert are inspired by boiled sweets like sticks of rock and candy canes.
8. rock candy.
9. ice cubes for use in a beverage: He usually orders a whiskey without rocks.
10. Slang.
• a diamond.
• any gem.
11. testes.
12. Often rocks .Slang.
• a piece of money.
• a dollar bill.
13. Slang.
• crack (def. 33).
• a pellet or lump of crack.
14. curling stone: Regulation weight is verified for each rock before the curling match can begin.

15. between undesirable alternatives.
16. get one's rocks off, Slang: Vulgar.
• to have an orgasm.
• to experience gratification; get thrills.
17. on the rocks, Informal.
• in or into a state of disaster or ruin: Their marriage is on the rocks.
• without funds; destitute; bankrupt.
• (of a beverage, especially liquor or a cocktail) with, or containing, ice cubes: Scotch on the rocks;a vodka martini on the rocks.

1. to move or sway to and fro or from side to side.
2. to be moved or swayed powerfully with excitement, emotion, etc.
3. (of sand or gravel) to be washed in a cradle.
4. to dance to or play rock music.
5. (of popular music) to have the driving beat characteristic of rock.
6. to be very good, impressive, exciting, or effective: This show really rocks.

7. to move or sway to and fro or from side to side, especially gently and soothingly: Oh, look! Her big brother is rocking the baby to sleep.
8. to lull in security, hope, etc.
9. to affect deeply; move or sway powerfully, as with emotion; stun: Everyone in the courtroom was rocked by the verdict.
10. to shake or disturb violently: A thunderous explosion rocked the waterfront.
11. Slang.
• to stir up; animate: We're gonna rock this joint tonight!
• to use, wear, or display in a showy, self-confident manner or to great effect: Only you could rock that hat!The game rocks some amazing new features.
12. to roughen the surface of (a copperplate) with a rocker preparatory to scraping a mezzotint.
13. cradle (def. 22).

14. a rocking movement: the gentle rock of the boat.
15. rock-'n'-roll (def. 1).

16. rock-'n'-roll (def. 2).

17. to disrupt the smooth functioning or routine of something: Don't rock the boat by demanding special treatment from management.

1. striped bass.

1. a male given name.

1. any aggregate of minerals that makes up part of the earth's crust. It may be unconsolidated, such as a sand, clay, or mud, or consolidated, such as granite, limestone, or coal
2. any hard mass of consolidated mineral matter, such as a boulder
3. a stone
4. a person or thing suggesting a rock, esp in being dependable, unchanging, or providing firm foundation
5. a hard sweet, typically a long brightly-coloured peppermint-flavoured stick, sold esp in holiday resorts
6. a jewel, esp a diamond
7. short for rock salmon
8. the testicles
9. slang another name for crack (def. 29)
10. having to choose between two equally unpleasant alternatives
11. on the rocks
• in a state of ruin or destitution
• (of drinks, esp whisky) served with ice

1. to move or cause to move from side to side or backwards and forwards
2. to reel or sway or cause (someone) to reel or sway, as with a violent shock or emotion
3. to shake or move (something) violently
4. to dance in the rock-and-roll style
5. to wash (ore) or (of ore) to be washed in a cradle
6. to roughen (a copper plate) with a rocker before engraving a mezzotint
7. to impress by wearing (an item of clothing) or playing (a musical instrument)
8. to create a disturbance in the existing situation

9. a rocking motion
10. short for rock and roll
11. any of various styles of pop music having a heavy beat, derived from rock and roll

1. an informal name for Gibraltar
2. a Canadian informal name for Newfoundland

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