1. plural of rock; hard mineral masses or stones
2. pieces of stone of various sizes

1. third person singular present of rock; moves back and forth or side to side
2. third person singular present of rock; disturbs or upsets greatly
Usage: informal
3. third person singular present of rock; performs or plays rock music excellently
Usage: slang

Examples

• The hikers climbed over the large rocks on the mountain trail.
• She collected smooth rocks from the beach for her garden.
• The baby rocks gently in the cradle.
• The boat rocks back and forth on the waves.
• The scandal rocks the political establishment.
• That guitarist really rocks on stage.
• The news of the merger rocks the stock market.
• Small rocks tumbled down the hillside after the rain.