rock

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gungning, vaggande, vyssjande, berg, sten, bergart, diamant, ädelsten, klippa, klippblock, stenblock, rock, rock'n'roll, skär, isbit, polkagris, crack, gunga, vagga, vyssja, rocka, spela rock, skaka, kränga, chocka

  1. (uncountable) The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.

  2. (geology) Any natural material with a distinctive composition of minerals.

  3. (colloquial) A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond.

  4. A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.

  5. (figuratively) Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.

  6. (chiefly, UK, Irish) A boulder or large stone; or (US, Canada) a smaller stone; a pebble.

  7. (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.

  8. A large hill or island having no vegetation.

  9. A lump or cube of ice.

  10. (British, uncountable) A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.

  11. (US, slang) A crystallized lump of crack cocaine.

  12. (transitive, and, intransitive) To move gently back and forth.

  13. (intransitive) To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.

  14. (transitive) To cause to shake or sway violently.

  15. (intransitive, slang) To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.

  16. (intransitive) To sway or tilt violently back and forth.

  17. (transitive) To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).

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