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PRONUNCIATION OF ROCKHOUND

rockhound  [ˈrɒkˌhaʊnd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ROCKHOUND

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rockhound is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ROCKHOUND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

rockhound

Amateur geology

Amateur geology is the recreational study and hobby of collecting rocks and mineral specimens from their natural environment.

Definition of rockhound in the English dictionary

The definition of rockhound in the dictionary is a person who collects or who is interested in rocks and minerals.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ROCKHOUND


bloodhound
ˈblʌdˌhaʊnd
boarhound
ˈbɔːˌhaʊnd
buckhound
ˈbʌkˌhaʊnd
chowhound
ˈtʃaʊˌhaʊnd
coonhound
ˈkuːnˌhaʊnd
deerhound
ˈdɪəˌhaʊnd
draghound
ˈdræɡˌhaʊnd
elkhound
ˈɛlkˌhaʊnd
foxhound
ˈfɒksˌhaʊnd
gazehound
ˈɡeɪzˌhaʊnd
gorehound
ˈɡɔːˌhaʊnd
grewhound
ˈɡruːˌhaʊnd
greyhound
ˈɡreɪˌhaʊnd
hellhound
ˈhɛlˌhaʊnd
hoarhound
ˈhɔːˌhaʊnd
horehound
ˈhɔːˌhaʊnd
seahound
ˈsiːˌhaʊnd
sleuthhound
ˈsluːθˌhaʊnd
staghound
ˈstæɡˌhaʊnd
wolfhound
ˈwʊlfˌhaʊnd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ROCKHOUND

rocket scientist
rocket ship
rocket technology
rocket-propelled
rocketeer
rocketer
rocketry
rockfish
Rockford
Rockhampton
rockhopper
rockier
Rockies
rockiest
rockily
rockiness
rocking
rocking chair
rocking horse
rocking stone

WORDS THAT END LIKE ROCKHOUND

Afghan hound
basset hound
black horehound
gazelle hound
hound
Ibizan hound
Irish wolfhound
Italian greyhound
Mahound
newshound
Norwegian elkhound
ocean greyhound
otter hound
Persian greyhound
Pharaoh hound
Russian wolfhound
smooth hound
to the ground
tripehound
water horehound
white horehound

Synonyms and antonyms of rockhound in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «rockhound» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ROCKHOUND

Find out the translation of rockhound to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rockhound from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rockhound» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

rockhound
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rockhound
570 millions of speakers

English

rockhound
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

rockhound
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

rockhound
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Rockhound
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

rockhound
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

rockhound
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rockhound
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rockhound
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rockhound
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

rockhound
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

rockhound
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rockhound
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rockhound
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

rockhound
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रॉकंड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

rockhound
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Rockhound
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rockhound
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Rockhound
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Rockhound
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

rockhound
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rockhound
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hound
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rockhound
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rockhound

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ROCKHOUND»

The term «rockhound» is regularly used and occupies the 87.747 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ROCKHOUND» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rockhound

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ROCKHOUND»

Discover the use of rockhound in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rockhound and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Rockhound's Handbook
Revised and expanded 2E of this popular reference guide for rockhounds and collectors of rocks, minerals and fossils.
James R. Mitchell, 2008
2
Julie the Rockhound
When a young girl finds a shiny quartz crystal, her dad shows her how to dig for minerals, and she becomes Julie the Rockhound. Includes "For Creative Minds" section.
Gail Langer Karwoski, 2007
3
Rockhound trails
Provides descriptions and stories about fifteen rocks available at various rock-hunting sites throughout the United States.
Jean Bartenbach, 1977
4
Rockhound Science Mysteries
Children love solving nine comical mysteries with simple science experiments using common objects.
Mark H. Newhouse, 2011
5
The rockhound's guide to Colorado
This guide details nearly 100 of the best rockhounding sites in the state
William A. Kappele, W. R. C. Shedenhelm, 1995
6
Rodney Rockhound's Rocks & Minerals
Rockhound. An Early Elementary Lesson in Rocks and Rock Collecting Rodney Rockhound loves rocks! He picks them up in his driveway, he picks them up along the road, and he picks them up near the river where he and his Dad like to fish.
7
The Rockhound's Guide to New Mexico
This exclusive travel guide guides the visitor through the most incredible activities to be found in Shanghai: savour the food of world-class chefs in Asia's most romantic two-seater salon; eat at the best holes-in-the-walls and discover ...
Melinda Crow, W. R. C. Shedenhelm, 1995
8
The Rockhound's Guide to California
Informative guides to collecting sites featuring maps, detailed directions, advice on field techniques and collecting and preparing specimens.
Gail A. Butler, W. R. C. Shedenhelm, 1995
9
The Rockhound's Guide to Texas
Describes where and how to collect specimens as well as where to view premier gem and mineral exhibits in Texas.
Melinda Crow, W. R. C. Shedenhelm, 1994
10
The Rockhound and Prospector's Bible: A Reference and Study ...
Reference and study guide to rocks, minerals, gemstones and prospecting. Describes mineral and gold locations in geological terms. Illustrated throughout with charts and tables.
L. J. Ettinger, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ROCKHOUND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rockhound is used in the context of the following news items.
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Music at Rockhound State Park Saturday
Submitted Photo The Friends of Rockhound State Park, Inc. invite you to their July Music at Rockhound event of the 2015 summer season in the group shelter at ... «Deming Headlight, Jul 15»
2
ROCKHOUNDS: Midland can't complete sweep in loss to Naturals
TOP HITTERS: Chad Oberacker and Colin Walsh led the RockHounds in a losing effort. Oberacker was 2-for-3 with a home run, RBI and a run scored, while ... «Midland Reporter-Telegram, Jul 15»
3
TL ALL-STAR GAME: RockHound Healy homers in loss to North
Rockhounds' Ryon Healy swings against Northwest Arkansas during the season opener Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Security Bank Ballpark. James ... «Midland Reporter-Telegram, Jun 15»
4
Rockhound Brewery slated for old Lane's Bakery site on Madison's …
Recently established Rockhound Brewing Company is planning to set up a brewpub this coming winter in the first-floor commercial space of a five-story ... «Madison.com, Jun 15»
5
Friends of Rockhound State Park celebrate Chihuahuan Desert flora …
"We will have hundreds of native and adaptive plants available for the public to purchase," said Sally Allen, president of the Friends of Rockhound State Park. «Deming Headlight, Apr 15»
6
Rockhound Roundup turns 50
Skulls littered this vendor's table at a past Deming Gem & Mineral Society Rockhound Roundup. This year's event marks the 50th anniversary of the show and ... «Deming Headlight, Mar 15»
7
Rockhound Brewpub scouts a Madison location
Warnke holds a B.S. in geology from UW-Madison, and that background inspired the name of Rockhound Brewing, as a tribute to the old fashioned rock hunters ... «Isthmus, Jan 15»
8
Getting into the spirit of Christmas, a look at Christmas events in the …
Courtesy photo. The Luminaria display at Rockhound State Park just south of Deming. The Luminaria, a New Mexico Christmas tradition, will take place from 5 to ... «Silver City Sun-News, Dec 14»
9
ROCKHOUNDS: From college to Double-A in 3 months, Matt …
Rockhounds Matt Chapman bunts against Frisco in the Texas League South Division championship game on Saturday at Security Bank Ballpark. James ... «Midland Reporter-Telegram, Sep 14»
10
Friends of Rockhound State Park host bee scientist
Scientist Karen Wright will be the guest speaker at the Friends of Rockhound regular meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the park's Visitor Center. Wright will ... «Deming Headlight, Aug 14»

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