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rocknoun
rocks
pl
UK
/rɒk/
US
/rɑk/
The geologist examined the rock to determine its composition.
Le géologue a examiné la roche pour en déterminer la composition.
The climbers scaled the rock with great effort.
Les grimpeurs ont escaladé le rocher avec beaucoup d’effort.
She skipped a rock across the surface of the lake.
Elle a fait ricocher un caillou sur la surface du lac.
rockMusique.
The band played a mix of classic rock and modern hits.
Le groupe a joué un mélange de rock classique et de tubes modernes.
pilierSens figuré.
Thanks for listening—you're my rock.
Merci de m’avoir écouté — tu es mon pilier.
crackArgot.
He was arrested for selling rock on the street corner.
Il a été arrêté pour avoir vendu du crack au coin de la rue.
Additional translations
diamantFamilier.
Synonyms
stone
boulder
pebble
granite
marble
shale
slate
cobblestone
gem
crag
rockverb
rocked
Past Simple
rocked
Past Participle
rocking
Gerund
UK
/rɒk/
US
/rɑːk/
She rocked the baby to sleep in her arms.
Elle a bercé le bébé dans ses bras pour l’endormir.
secouerPour un mouvement violent.
The earthquake rocked the entire city.
Le tremblement de terre a secoué toute la ville.
Additional translations
jouerMusique.
déchirerFamilier.
porterFamilier ; avec assurance et style.
Synonyms
shake
sway
move
jolt
vibrate
rockadjective
UK
/rɒk/
US
/rɑːk/
Typically used as a non-gradable attributive modifier (e.g., rock music, rock fan).
rockEn composition avec un nom ou comme terme lié au genre musical.
The festival attracted thousands of rock fans.
Le festival a attiré des milliers de fans de rock.
The climbers trained on an indoor wall that simulated real rock surfaces.
Les grimpeurs s’entraînaient sur un mur intérieur qui simulait de vraies surfaces rocailleuses.
Synonyms
rock-solid
rock-steady
steady
solid
stable
firm
dependable
reliable
unwavering
steadfast
immovable
unchanging
constant
sturdy
rigid
inflexible
unyielding
rockinterjection
Used colloquially to express excitement, enthusiasm, or approval.
génialFamilier ; exclamation d’enthousiasme.
You got backstage passes? Rock!
Tu as eu des passes backstage ? Génial !
Synonyms
Rock on!
Right on!
Woo!
Yeah!
Awesome!
Cool!
You rock!
Way to go!

Definitions

rocknoun
A naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloid matter.
The geologist examined the rock to determine its composition.
A large mass of stone forming a hill, cliff, or other natural feature.
The climbers scaled the rock with great effort.
A small stone, especially one that has been worn smooth by erosion.
She skipped a rock across the surface of the lake.
A genre of popular music characterized by a strong rhythm and often simple melodies.
The band played a mix of classic rock and modern hits.
A precious stone, especially a diamond.
She showed off the rock on her engagement ring to her friends.
A person who provides dependable support or strength.
Thanks for listening—you're my rock.
(Slang) Crack cocaine or another crystalline form of cocaine.
He was arrested for selling rock on the street corner.
rockverb
To move gently back and forth or from side to side.
She rocked the baby to sleep in her arms.
To cause to shake or sway violently.
The earthquake rocked the entire city.
To perform or play music with a strong beat, typically in the style of rock and roll.
The band rocked the stage with their energetic performance.
To impress or excite greatly.
Her new outfit really rocks!
(Informal) To wear, display, or use (something) with confidence and style.
She's really rocking that new leather jacket.
rockadjective
Relating to or characteristic of rock music.
The festival attracted thousands of rock fans.
Made of, consisting of, or resembling rock (stone).
The climbers trained on an indoor wall that simulated real rock surfaces.
rockinterjection
An exclamation of excitement or enthusiastic approval.
You got backstage passes? Rock!
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