rock
Solid mineral chunk
English has three words spelled rock, two of which are frequent today.
One is the rock associated with rhythmic movement: rock the cradle, rock and roll.
It functions as both noun and verb and is also used figuratively: something that rocks a population or an institution is something that disrupts equilibrium.
Something that really rocks is something lively and enjoyable.
The other rock, a noun only, denotes a mass of stone.
In some contexts it is nearly synonymous with stone in both countable and uncountable uses.
Fretted stringed instrument
- drumsStruck membrane instruments
- bassDeep pitch or fish
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- riffRepeated musical phrase
solo · band · concert · festival · grunge · metal · punk · indie
Igneous rock, quartz-rich
- basaltFine-grained volcanic stone
- sedimentaryFormed from deposited material
- igneousFormed from cooled magma
- metamorphicUndergoing structural change
limestone · sandstone · shale · quartzite · schist · slate · marble · obsidian
Erupted liquid stone
- magmaMolten rock underground
- eruptionViolent sudden release
- craterImpact or volcanic basin
- calderaCollapsed volcanic summit basin
molten · pumice · basalt · tephra · igneous · volcanic · lahar · fumarole
Large weathered stone
- cragSteep rugged outcrop
- cliffVertical rock wall
- faceHead's anterior surface
- wallVertical enclosing structure
hold · grip · rappel · belay · ascent · overhang · ledge · pitch
Fixed, not fluctuating
- solidFirm matter state
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
dependable · anchored · immovable · firm · resolute · constant · secure · sturdy
British overseas territory, Iberian
- AlcatrazFormer island penitentiary
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- keyLock-opening device
- atollRing-shaped reef island
outcropping · stack · arch · tide · shore · lighthouse · craggy · seabird
guitar
Fretted stringed instrument
- drumsStruck membrane instruments
- bassDeep pitch or fish
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
riff · solo · band · concert · festival · grunge · metal · punk · indie · psychedelic
granite
Igneous rock, quartz-rich
- basaltFine-grained volcanic stone
- sedimentaryFormed from deposited material
- igneousFormed from cooled magma
metamorphic · limestone · sandstone · shale · quartzite · schist · slate · marble · obsidian · flint
lava
Erupted liquid stone
caldera · molten · pumice · basalt · tephra · igneous · volcanic · lahar · fumarole · obsidian
boulder
Large weathered stone
wall · hold · grip · rappel · belay · ascent · overhang · ledge · pitch · route
steady
Fixed, not fluctuating
unwavering · dependable · anchored · immovable · firm · resolute · constant · secure · sturdy · durable
Gibraltar
British overseas territory, Iberian
atoll · outcropping · stack · arch · tide · shore · lighthouse · craggy · seabird · guano
sway
Rock back and forth
swing · rhythm · gentle · soothe · back-and-forth · nursery · bassinet · hammock
diamond
Crystallized carbon gemstone
amethyst · topaz · garnet · opal · jade · turquoise · onyx · agate · peridot · beryl
- rocking chairSeat on curved runners
- rock bottomLowest possible level
- rock bandMusicians performing amplified guitar music
- rock and rollRhythm-heavy fifties pop
- rock starFamous touring musician
- rock musicAmplified guitar-driven popular genre
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