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Word: Rock
Speech Type: Noun
Old English rocc (recorded in compounds), from medieval Latin rocca, of unknown ultimate origin; subsequently reinforced by Old French rocque
rɒk
the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil
Short Definition:solid mineral material forming part of surface of earth and other similar planets
Examples:- the beds of rock are slightly tilted
- a piece of rock
- a spectacular rock arch
a large piece of rock which has become detached from a cliff or mountain; a boulder
Short Definition:large piece of rock which has become detached from cliff
Examples:- the stream flowed through a jumble of rocks
used to refer to someone or something that is extremely strong, reliable, or hard
Short Definition:used to refer to person or thing that is extremely strong or hard
Examples:- the Irish scrum has been as solid as a rock
money.
Short Definition:money
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