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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is not a public democratic organization; it's a private club basically. It's like a private golf club and they decide who they're going to let in the club.
Micky Dolenz

Meaning of "the Rock" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THE ROCK

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WHAT DOES THE ROCK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Rock

Rock usually refers to: ▪ Rock, a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids ▪ Rock music, a form of popular music It can also refer to...

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THE ROCK

the rest
the reverse of
the Rhaetic
the right
the right side of
the right track
the ring
the river
the roaring days
the Roaring Forties
the Roost
the rope
the rough
the rough side of one´s tongue
the Round Table
the Royal and Ancient Club
the Royal Scots Greys
the rub
the rule
the Rules

WORDS THAT END LIKE THE ROCK

Ayers Rock
block
clock
cock
digital clock
dock
Dome of the Rock
eight o´clock
in stock
Little Rock
lock
on the block
out of stock
Plymouth Rock
rock
shock
stock
Tarpeian Rock
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Synonyms and antonyms of the Rock in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «the Rock» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THE ROCK

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

Translator English - Chinese

摇滚
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la Roca
570 millions of speakers

English

the Rock
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रॉक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الصخرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Рок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

rock
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পাথর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Rocher
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Batu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

der Rock
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ロック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing Rock
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rock
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ராக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दगड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kaya
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Roccia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Skała
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Rock
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ο βράχος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

die Rock
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Rock
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Rock
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of the Rock

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THE ROCK»

The term «the Rock» is very widely used and occupies the 10.532 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of the Rock
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THE ROCK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «the Rock» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «the Rock» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «THE ROCK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word the Rock.
1
Steven Adler
Every musician, their goal in life is to play music that people love, and I've accomplished my goal. I was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and left that chapter of my life and those people in the past. Good and bad, I've loved and am thankful for that chapter.
2
Ian Anderson
I think the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, first of all, has got to be put into the context of being an American cultural showcase. It's there to be a museum showcase of all that's great about American music.
3
Ian Anderson
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame traditionally has had a management style that is very supportive of American talent, first and foremost, over everything else. And I think that's right and proper.
4
Debby Boone
I'm in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the One-Hit Wonder Wall. I'm still very troubled by the fact that I'm in the hall and my dad isn't.
5
Micky Dolenz
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is not a public democratic organization; it's a private club basically. It's like a private golf club and they decide who they're going to let in the club.
6
Kirk Hammett
Deep Purple definitely belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 'Cause they had great songs, great musicianship, they had an impact, and they're a huge influence on the heavy metal community as a whole.
7
Waylon Jennings
Now, I don't know how they judge all that, but if anybody in the world deserves to be in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Ritchie Valens does.
8
Alex Lifeson
I really don't feel the need to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because, at the end of the day, it's just somebody's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They have a particular process, and they're welcome to do it however they want to do it.
9
Roger McGuinn
Leadbelly's guitar is in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame.
10
Steve Perry
I'm not a big fan of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's just a personal thing, not an ego thing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THE ROCK»

Discover the use of the Rock in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to the Rock and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Rock Book
A history of the origin and development of the earth's surface.
Carroll Lane Fenton, Mildred Adams Fenton, 2003
2
Drop the Rock: Removing Character Defects - Steps Six and Seven
Resentment. Fear. Self-Pity. Intolerance. Anger. As Bill P. explains, these are the "rocks" that can sink recovery- or at the least, block further progress.
P. Bill, 2013
3
The Rock Say
A major star of the World Wrestling Federation presents his life story, discussing his growing up in a family of professional wrestlers, his unique balance of huge ego and huge talent, his sports rivalries, and much more. Reprint.
Rock (Wrestler), 2000
4
The Rock Physics Handbook: Tools for Seismic Analysis of ...
A significantly expanded new edition of this practical guide to rock physics and geophysical interpretation for reservoir geophysicists and engineers.
Gary Mavko, Tapan Mukerji, Jack Dvorkin, 2009
5
Fire from the Rock
In 1957, Sylvia Patterson's life--that of a normal African-American teenager--is disrupted by the impending integration of Little Rock's Central High when she is selected to be one of the first black students to attend the previously all ...
Sharon M. Draper, 2008
6
The Rock History Reader
This second edition includes new readings on the early years of rhythm & blues and rock 'n' roll, as well as entries on payola, mods, the rise of FM rock, progressive rock and the PMRC congressional hearings.
Theo Cateforis, 2013
7
Carry the Rock: Race, Football, and the Soul of an American City
Chronicles a season of Little Rock Central High School football, comparing and contrasting the race relations of the team to 1957 when the school was first desegregated, to show what has and has not changed in fifty years.
Jay Jennings, 2010
8
Breaking the Rock: The Great Escape from Alcatraz
Investigates the 1962 escape of three prisoners from Alcatraz, paying special attention to the role played by prisoner Allen West, and speculates about whether the men survived their escape attempt.
Jolene Babyak, 2001
9
Alien Rock: The Rock 'n' Roll Extraterrestrial Connection
Alien Rock is an irreverent, illuminating, all-access pass to the stars' unearthly encounters--some friendly, some frightening, and some frankly bizarre, including: • The birth of Elvis was marked by the appearance of a mysterious blue ...
Michael Luckman, 2010
10
The Rock Canon: Canonical Values in the Reception of Rock Albums
However, Carys Wyn Jones here explores the symptomatic reflections of canonical values, terms and mechanisms from the canons of literature and classical music in the reception of rock music.
Carys Wyn Jones, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THE ROCK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term the Rock is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Defends Hulk Hogan: "We've All …
Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson is disappointed with his pal and fellow professional wrestler Hulk Hogan's racist remarks, but Johnson wouldn't consider Terry ... «Us Magazine, Jul 15»
2
6 reasons why Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has become a huge box …
San Andreas"The disaster movie "San Andreas" starring Dwayne Johnson did better than expected over the weekend. Proving The Rock is a major action star. «Business Insider, Jun 15»
3
The Rock: The Action Hero America Deserves, and the One It Needs …
But once upon a time, The Rock was on the outskirts of Hollywood looking in—a bona fide wrestling star looking to go mainstream even as he admitted to getting ... «Daily Beast, May 15»
4
Roads to Close for 2015 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
The Rock 'n' Roll San Diego 5K will be held Saturday at 7 a.m. The start line is at 6th Avenue and Palm Street and the finish line is at Balboa Drive at Olive Street ... «NBC 7 San Diego, May 15»
5
Watch Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Officiate a Longtime Fan's …
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson surprised his friend – and big fan – comedian Nick Mundy with the wedding of a lifetime, shocking the unsuspecting groom by ... «People Magazine, May 15»
6
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Meet the 2015 class
Drumroll, please: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2015 class of honored musicians. Green Day; Bill Withers; Stevie Ray Vaughan and ... «CNN, Dec 14»
7
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Mother and Cousin Hit By Drunk Driver
Dwayne Johnson's mom and cousin were in a serious accident this week when a drunk driver hit them head-on, according to the wrestling star. Johnson, 42, is ... «People Magazine, Aug 14»
8
Laboring through The Rock's 'Hercules diet'
These are not the words you ever expect, or really want, to hear coming from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson . Especially when there's concern in his eyes as he ... «USA TODAY, Jul 14»
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20 Artists Eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Next
As Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members AC/DC once sang, "It's a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll" – and that's especially true if you want to join its ... «RollingStone.com, Apr 14»
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Nirvana, KISS, Linda Ronstadt among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame …
Grunge and glam rock are among the genres that got the nod from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as it announced its inductees for 2014. The final choices ... «CNN, Dec 13»

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