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| rock [ rok ] |
noun (plural rocks) |
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1. hard mineral aggregate: any consolidated material consisting of more than one mineral and, sometimes, organic material, e.g. granite or limestone
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2. projecting mass of rock: a large mass of mineral material, especially an isolated or projecting one
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often used in place names
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  Ayers Rock
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3. boulder: a large stone or boulder
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4. dependable person: a stable, dependable, or supportive person or thing, especially in times of trouble
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5. gem: a large gemstone, especially a diamond
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informal
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6. drugs crack cocaine: crack cocaine, or a small piece of crack cocaine
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slang
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7. U.K. hard candy: a hard, often brightly colored candy made from boiled sugar, usually in the form of a long cylindrical stick and sometimes with the name of a seaside resort through it
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8. U.K. fish
Same as rockfish (sense 3)
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plural noun rocks |
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1. U.S.
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informal
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Same as money
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2. offensive term: an offensive term for the testicles
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slang
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| [14th century. < Old French ro(c)que] |
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between a rock and a hard place faced with a choice between two equally unpleasant or undesirable alternatives
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get your rocks off
1. an offensive phrase meaning to have an orgasmrefers to men
2. an offensive phrase meaning to get a great deal of pleasure or excitement from some activity
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on the rocks
1. in great difficulties and heading for ruin or disaster, especially financially or emotionally (informal)
2. served with ice cubes
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