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Spock was the sex symbol. A lot of people think it was Kirk. But, no, it was really Spock.
Jolene Blalock

Meaning of "Spock" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPOCK

Spock  [spɒk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPOCK

noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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Spock 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 SPOCK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Spock

Spock

Spock, commonly Mr. Spock, is a fictional character in the Star Trek media franchise. First portrayed by Leonard Nimoy in the original Star Trek series, Spock also appears in the animated Star Trek series, a two-part episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, eight of the Star Trek feature films, and numerous Star Trek novels, comics, and video games. In addition to this, numerous actors portrayed the various stages of Spock's rapid growth due to the effects of the Genesis Planet in the 1984 Star Trek film Star Trek III: The Search For Spock. In the 2009 film Star Trek and its 2013 sequel Star Trek Into Darkness, Nimoy reprised his role alongside Zachary Quinto, who depicted a younger version of the character, existing within an alternate timeline, and Jacob Kogan playing Spock as a child. Spock serves aboard the starship Enterprise, as science officer and first officer, and later as commanding officer of two iterations of the vessel. Spock's mixed human-Vulcan heritage serves as an important plot element in many of the character's appearances. Along with Captain James T. Kirk and Dr.

Definition of Spock in the English dictionary

The definition of Spock in the dictionary is Benjamin, known as Dr Spock. 1903–98, US paediatrician, noted for his influential work The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child, which challenged traditional notions of child care, advocating a more permissive approach.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPOCK


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subepoch
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WORDS THAT END LIKE SPOCK

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Synonyms and antonyms of Spock in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Spock» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPOCK

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

Translator English - Chinese

斯波克
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Spock
570 millions of speakers

English

Spock
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Spock
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سبوك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Спок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Spock
270 millions of speakers

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Spock
260 millions of speakers

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Spock
220 millions of speakers

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Spock
190 millions of speakers

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Spock
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スポック
130 millions of speakers

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스팍
85 millions of speakers

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Spock
85 millions of speakers
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Spock
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்போக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पॉक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Spock
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Spock
65 millions of speakers

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Spock
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Спок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Spock
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Spock
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Spock
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Spock
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Spock
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Spock

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPOCK»

The term «Spock» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.190 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPOCK» OVER TIME

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

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6 QUOTES WITH «SPOCK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Spock.
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Selma Blair
My first crush was Spock. I thought it didn't get any better than Spock.
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Jolene Blalock
The thing I was attracted to as a little girl was Kirk, Bones and Spock, and their utter loyalty. There's nothing more powerful than that.
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Jolene Blalock
Spock was the sex symbol. A lot of people think it was Kirk. But, no, it was really Spock.
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Leonard Nimoy
Spock is definitely one of my best friends. When I put on those ears, it's not like just another day. When I become Spock, that day becomes something special.
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Leonard Nimoy
I am not Spock.
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Marina Sirtis
I wasn't a 'Star Trek' fan, yet I knew who all the characters were. that goes to show what an impact the show had not just in entertainment but in life. I knew who Chekhov was and I knew who Kirk and Spock were, although I probably had never seen the show.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPOCK»

Discover the use of Spock in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Spock and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care: 9th Edition
A revised and updated edition of the standard guide to baby and child care includes new material on computers and the Internet, nontraditional families, physical and moral development, disabilities, first aid and injury prevention, ...
Benjamin Spock, Robert Needlman, 2012
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I Am Spock
The popular actor looks back over his role as Mr. Spock in the landmark TV series Star Trek and its movie spin-offs, and explores his relationship to his ever-popular alter-ego. Reprint.
Leonard Nemoy, 1996
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Dr. Spock's Pregnancy Guide: Take Charge Parenting Guides
Noted obstetrician Marjorie Greenfield, M.D., one of the new team of medical experts at The Dr. Spock Company, has written this authoritative book to answer all your questions and help ensure a happy, healthy pregnancy.
Marjorie Greenfield, 2007
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Dr. Spock's The First Two Years: The Emotional and Physical ...
This first-time collection of essays brings together Dr. Spock's insightful writings on connecting with your child's inner life during the all-important early years.
Benjamin Spock, Martin T. Stein, 2002
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The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care
This is a reprint of the One and Only Original book by Dr. Benjamin Spock on Baby and Child Care. Prior to this reprint, the original book had not been reprinted since 1957.
Benjamin Spock, 2013
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Loving Mr. Spock: Understanding a Lover with Asperger's Syndrome
If you love someone with Asperger's, or have Asperger's yourself, you can learn a lot from this book. Note: This book addresses some mature topics.
Barbara Jacobs, 2004
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Dr. Spock On Parenting: Sensible, Reassuring Advice for ...
Discusses the concerns of contemporary parents, including teaching sexual equality, raising "superkids," and keeping children safe in a dangerous world.
Benjamin Spock, Martin T. Stein, 2001
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Dr. Spock's The School Years: The Emotional and Social ...
Filled with Dr. Spock's insightful writings on the fruition of a child to college-aged adult, this first-time collection of essays provides parents with timely information on topics such as: a child's fears and anger coping with everyday ...
Benjamin Spock, 2002
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Dr. Spock's Baby Basics: Take Charge Parenting Guides
Watch for the next two books in the Take Charge Parenting Guides series: Dr. Spock's Pregnancy Guide and Dr. Spock's Safety & First Aid for Babies and Toddlers.
Robert Needlman, 2003
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Dear Dr. Spock: Letters about the Vietnam War to America's ...
They wrote to Spock because he was familiar, trustworthy, and controversial. His book Baby and Child Care was on the shelves of most homes, second only to the Bible in the number of copies sold.
Michael S. Foley, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPOCK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Spock is used in the context of the following news items.
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Spock Documentary Tops $600000 Kickstarter Goal
The project is aimed at celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Star Trek,” which aired for the first time on Sept. 8, 1966. Zachary Quinto, who portrayed the Spock ... «Variety, Jun 15»
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'Star Trek 3' Stars Score Big Raises as Kirk and Spock Sign for …
Sources say Chris Pine has scored about $6 million as he and Zachary Quinto have granted an option for a fourth installment of the rebooted franchise as ... «Hollywood Reporter, Jun 15»
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Kickstarter launched for Mr. Spock documentary
Adam Nimoy, son of the late "Star Trek" actor, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to make a documentary about the iconic character Mr. Spock, in time for the ... «CNN, Jun 15»
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Revisiting Star Trek III: The Search For Spock
In Trek, Spock was never really dead. In reality, Leonard Nimoy has died, it sucks, and the only thing left to do is mourn. I know which reality I prefer. Star Trek III: ... «Den Of Geek, Apr 15»
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Leonard Nimoy's Son Plans Spock Documentary (EXCLUSIVE)
The project is aimed at celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Star Trek,” which aired for the first time on Sept. 8, 1966. Zachary Quinto, who portrayed the Spock ... «Variety, Mar 15»
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The Teenage Brain: Spock Vs. Captain Kirk
Casey likens it to Mr. Spock from Star Trek, coldly calculating a life's worth of cost-benefit analyses. Casey's analogy doesn't stop there. To her, Captain Kirk is ... «NPR, Mar 15»
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Who Was Mr. Spock?
Leonard Nimoy, who died on Feb. 27 at age 83, wrote two memoirs. One was called I Am Not Spock and the other was called I Am Spock. Whatever the fact of ... «NPR, Mar 15»
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I Don't Love Spock
“I loved Spock,” said President Obama, reacting to the death of actor Leonard Nimoy. Why? Because Spock reminds him of himself. The galaxy's most famous ... «Washington Free Beacon, Mar 15»
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Bank of Canada says it's legal, but not appreciated, to Spock your cash
Since Leonard Nimoy's death last week, Canadians have been honoring Mr. Spock by drawing his likeness over Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier's face on ... «A.V. Club, Mar 15»
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Canadians “Spock” their banknotes to honor Leonard Nimoy
“Spocking fives,” as it's called, is not a new campaign but in fact a fine Canadian tradition that involves etching the beloved Vulcan's profile over Canada's ... «Quartz, Mar 15»

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