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rock

 
 
/rɒk/ noun

Translation

SUBSTANCE [U] the hard, natural substance which forms part of the Earth's surface
kaya
a layer of volcanic rock2428
LARGE PIECE [C] a large piece of rock or stone
kayalık, kaya, taş
Huge waves were crashing against the rocks.1273
MUSIC [U] loud, modern music with a strong beat, often played with electric guitars and drums
rock müziği
hard/soft rock rock music a rock band/singer 3291456
on the rocks If a relationship is on the rocks, it has problems and is likely to end soon.
sallantıda, çıkmazda, iyi gitmeyen, kopmak üzere olan; sorunlu
1852
If a drink is on the rocks, it is served with ice in it.
buzlu içki, buzlu soğuk içecek
885
(Definition of rock noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish © Cambridge University Press)

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