rocks

UK
/rɒks/
US
/rɑks/

Übersetzungen

rocksubstantiv

rocks

Pl.

rocks
Pl.
UK
/rɒk/
US
/rɑk/
pilierSens figuré.
Thanks for listening—you're my rock.
Merci de m’avoir écouté — tu es mon pilier.
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.
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.
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.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
diamantFamilier.
rockverb

rocks

rocked
Präteritum
rocked
Partizip Perfekt
rocking
Gerundium
UK
/rɒk/
US
/rɑːk/
secouerPour un mouvement violent.
The earthquake rocked the entire city.
Le tremblement de terre a secoué toute la ville.
She rocked the baby to sleep in her arms.
Elle a bercé le bébé dans ses bras pour l’endormir.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
jouerMusique.
déchirerFamilier.
porterFamilier ; avec assurance et style.

Definitionen

rocksubstantiv
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.