rock
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/rɑk/
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/rɒk/
solid mineral material
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rock' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'rocc,' where it referred to a 'stone or boulder.'
Historical Evolution
'rocc' transformed into the Middle English word 'rok,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rock.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a large stone or boulder,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'a solid mineral material.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil or oceans.
The climbers scaled the steep rock face.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35