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rock [ˈrɑːk]

1 rock verb
  • to move (someone or something) back and forth or from side to side
  • to cause (something) to shake violently —sometimes used figuratively
  • to cause (someone or something) to be upset or shocked

2 rock noun
  • the hard, solid material that the surface of the Earth is made of —often used before another noun
  • a piece of rock
  • a large piece of rock that sticks up from the surface of the Earth

3 rock noun
  • a kind of popular music with a strong beat that is played on instruments that are made louder electronically —often used before another noun