rocks

'rocks'

[rock.n.01] as in: a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

'rocks'

[rock.n.02] as in: material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust

Examples:
that mountain is solid rock
stone is abundant in New England and there are many quarries

'rocks'

[rock.n.03] as in: United States gynecologist and devout Catholic who conducted the first clinical trials of the oral contraceptive pill (1890-1984)

'rocks'

[rock.n.04] as in: (figurative) someone who is strong and stable and dependable; ; --Gospel According to Matthew

Examples:
he was her rock during the crisis
Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church

'rocks'

[rock_candy.n.01] as in: hard bright-colored stick candy (typically flavored with peppermint)

'rocks'

[rock_'n'_roll.n.01] as in: a genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of black rhythm-and-blues with white country-and-western

Examples:
rock is a generic term for the range of styles that evolved out of rock'n'roll.

'rocks'

[rock.n.07] as in: pitching dangerously to one side

'rocks'

[rock.v.01] as in: move back and forth or sideways

Examples:
the ship was rocking
the tall building swayed
She rocked back and forth on her feet

'rocks'

[rock.v.02] as in: cause to move back and forth

Examples:
rock the cradle
rock the baby
the wind swayed the trees gently

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