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Delaware is the only state east of the Rockies that is allowed under federal law to offer sports betting.
Jack Markell

Meaning of "Rockies" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ROCKIES

Rockies  [ˈrɒkɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ROCKIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rockies 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.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ROCKIES


choccies
ˈtʃɒkɪz
cookies
ˈkʊkɪz
entelechies
enˈtelɪkɪz
exarchies
ˈeksɑːkɪz
folkies
ˈfəʊkɪz
heptarchies
ˈheptɑːkɪz
khakis
ˈkɑːkɪz
matriarchies
ˈmeɪtrɪɑːkɪz
moccies
ˈmɒkɪz
monarchies
ˈmɒnəkɪz
pentarchies
ˈpentɑːkɪz
pinkies
ˈpɪŋkɪz
pockies
ˈpɒkɪz
tackies
ˈtækɪz
takkies
ˈtækɪz
thearchies
ˈθiːɑːkɪz
trackies
ˈtrækɪz
walkies
ˈwɔːkɪz
walky-talkies
ˌwɔːkɪˈtɔːkɪz
whiskies
ˈwɪskɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ROCKIES

Rockford
Rockhampton
rockhopper
rockhound
rockier
rockiest
rockily
rockiness
rocking
rocking chair
rocking horse
rocking stone
Rockingham

WORDS THAT END LIKE ROCKIES

big bickies
blue-skies
bullockies
cockies
cow cockies
darkies
dickies
duckies
flunkies
Great Smokies
huskies
jabberwockies
Jackies
junkies
kolackies
porkies
skies
stickies
thickies
to the skies

Synonyms and antonyms of Rockies in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Rockies» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ROCKIES

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

Translator English - Chinese

洛矶山
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Rockies
570 millions of speakers

English

Rockies
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Rockies
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

روكيز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Скалистые горы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Montanhas Rochosas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Rockies
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Rocheuses
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rockies
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rockies
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ロッキー山脈
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

로키 산맥
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rockies
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hỏa tiển
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ராக்கி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रॉकीज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Rockies
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Montagne Rocciose
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Rockies
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

скелясті гори
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Rockies
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Rockies
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Rockies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

klippiga bergen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Rockies
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Rockies

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ROCKIES»

The term «Rockies» is very widely used and occupies the 22.190 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ROCKIES» OVER TIME

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

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6 QUOTES WITH «ROCKIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Rockies.
1
Diane Ackerman
For better or worse, zoos are how most people come to know big or exotic animals. Few will ever see wild penguins sledding downhill to sea on their bellies, giant pandas holding bamboo lollipops in China or tree porcupines in the Canadian Rockies, balled up like giant pine cones.
2
Tim Cahill
The hard wind we get around here on the eastern slopes of the Rockies is called a Chinook. It's a katabatic wind and comes from mountains to the west of us and the mountains to the south.
3
Clive Cussler
My friends joke that I raised the Titanic and never left the Rockies.
4
Curtis Granderson
The Rockies and Diamondbacks are both very exciting teams who are fighting for recognition.
5
Jack Markell
Delaware is the only state east of the Rockies that is allowed under federal law to offer sports betting.
6
Russell Wilson
I ended up getting drafted by the Colorado Rockies on June 8, 2010 and the next day, my dad passed away, in June 9, 2010. So I'm at the biggest high of my life on June 8th. And the next day, June 9th, he's gone.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ROCKIES»

Discover the use of Rockies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Rockies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Moon Canadian Rockies: Including Banff & Jasper National Parks
Canada resident and avid outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead offers his firsthand advice on experiencing the Canadian Rockies—from rafting on the Bow River and hiking Lake O'Hara to staying in a remote log cabin.
Andrew Hempstead, 2013
2
Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies
Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies describes 61 great routes for snowshoers of all levels—from beginners who have never snowshoed, to experienced backcountry travellers who are looking for new challenges.
Andrew Nugara, 2011
3
John Colter: His Years in the Rockies
" This Bison Book edition includes a 1977 addendum by the author and a new introduction by David Lavender, who considers Colter's remarkable winter journey in the light of current scholarship.
Burton Harris, 1993
4
Frommer's Banff and the Canadian Rockies Day by Day
Inside this book you'll find: Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include The Best Hiking, Banff for Photographers, Glaciers & Wildlife, Banff with Kids, and more Star ...
Christie Pashby, 2012
5
A Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies
Following the success of his first snowshoeing guide, Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies (RMB, 2011), Andrew Nugara has now written the ultimate guide for those finding themselves on snowshoes for the first time.
Andrew Nugara, 2012
6
Birds of the Northern Rockies
For the hiker, traveler, or kitchen-window bird-watcher. This book covers the northern Rockies from Alberta to Wyoming. More than 220 color photographs illustrate descriptions of 170 bird species.
Tom J. Ulrich, 1984
7
Camps in the Rockies
This work has careful and sympathetic passages on Indian and local customs, and gives a valuable firsthand account of the American & Canadian West just before and after the arrival of the railway.
William A. Baillie-Grohman, 2008
8
Indian Legends from the Northern Rockies
Myths, personal narratives and historical traditions reveal beliefs and customs of twelve Indian tribes who once lived in the states of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming
Ella Elizabeth Clark, 1966
9
Parkways of the Canadian Rockies: A Touring Guide to Banff, ...
The revised 5th edition includes: Colour photography Driving distances in both kilometres and miles More than 400 points of interest Descriptions of 80 short hikes Natural history facts and statistics 38 colour Canadian Rockies maps ...
Brian Patton, 2007
10
Heart Divided, A (Heart of the Rockies Book #1): A Novel
"--Maggie Brendan, author, Heart of the West series Kathleen Morgan is the award-winning author of many novels, including those in the bestselling Brides of Culdee Creek series. She lives in Colorado.
Kathleen Morgan, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ROCKIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Rockies is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Why did the Rockies trade Troy Tulowitzki for Jose Reyes?
The Rockies and Reyes, though? Reyes isn't owed anywhere near as much total money, but he's also older and significantly worse now that he's no longer a ... «SB Nation, Jul 15»
2
Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez is healthy and showing it
Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with a pair of homers and drove in six runs in his team's 17-7 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. «Purple Row, Jul 15»
3
Colorado Rockies still rotating solutions to fix pitching
Kyle Kendrick #38 of the Colorado Rockies pitches in the third inning of the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 27, 2015 in ... «The Denver Post, Jul 15»
4
Rockies' Ben Paulsen Thinks Inning's Over, Allows 2 Runs to Score …
Prince Fielder stepped to the plate with one out in the top of the fifth of Monday's game against Colorado. Rockies first baseman Ben Paulsen thought there were ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
5
Rockies complete four-game sweep of Braves at Coors Field
Over the last four days, the Rockies provided a tantalizing taste of the kind of baseball they are capable of playing. Sunday afternoon at sun-soaked Coors Field, ... «The Denver Post, Jul 15»
6
Rockies lose at San Francisco for first time in 2015 as Giants rally
Betancourt, a 40-year-old veteran member of the Rockies' bullpen, faced 25-year-old catcher Andrew Susac for the first time Saturday. In a 1-1 count, Betancourt ... «The Denver Post, Jun 15»
7
Rockies' Charlie Blackmon ties club record with eighth leadoff homer
Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon hits a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, June 14, 2015, in Miami. «The Denver Post, Jun 15»
8
Colorado Rockies top pick Brendan Rodgers says he's agreed to …
For the first time in history, shortstops were the top three picks in the Major League Baseball draft, with the Colorado Rockies grabbing the one with perhaps the ... «Purple Row, Jun 15»
9
Troy Tulowitzki homers again, Nolan Arenado's RBI wins it as …
As the Rockies dugout emptied the night before, after their most disheartening loss of the season, Troy Tulowitzki sat alone along the rail and looked on at ... «The Denver Post, Jun 15»
10
Rockies knock three HRs, Eddie Butler settles in for win over Phillies
Starting Pitcher Eddie Butler #31 of the Colorado Rockies throws a pitch in the first inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on ... «The Denver Post, May 15»

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