rock
noun
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- (music genre) A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards (often), and vocals.
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Rock
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rock
noun
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- A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.
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Fels,
Felsen,
Klippe
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- (uncountable) The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
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Fels,
Gestein
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- (figuratively) Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
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Fels,
Fels in der Brandung
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- (chiefly, UK, Irish) A boulder or large stone; or (US, Canada) a smaller stone; a pebble.
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Fels,
Felsblock,
Felsbrocken,
Findling
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- (geology) Any natural material with a distinctive composition of minerals.
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Gestein
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- A large hill or island having no vegetation.
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Felsen,
Klippe,
Schäre
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- (British, uncountable) A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.
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Kandiszucker,
Zuckerstange
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- (slang) A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond.
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Klunker
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rock
verb
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- (transitive, and, intransitive) To move gently back and forth.
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wiegen,
schaukeln,
schwanken
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- (transitive) To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
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aufwühlen,
schockieren
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- (intransitive) To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
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schaukeln,
stampfen
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rock
verb
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- (transitive) To thrill or excite, especially with rock music.
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aufmischen
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- (intransitive) To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
- (intransitive, slang) To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.
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rocken
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rocking
adjective
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- (informal) Excellent; great.
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genial
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