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See also: rock-like
English
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[edit]rocklike (comparative more rocklike, superlative most rocklike)
- Resembling a rock.
- 1922 February, James Joyce, “[Episode 12: Cyclops]”, in Ulysses, Paris: Shakespeare and Company, […], →OCLC:
- From shoulder to shoulder he measured several ells and his rocklike mountainous knees were covered, as was likewise the rest of his body wherever visible, […]
- Resembling rock music.
- 1988 April 8, David Whiteis, “Yank Rachell--Chicago Style/Hip Linkchain--Airbusters”, in Chicago Reader[1]:
- "House Cat Blues," the opening cut, demonstrates this admirably: from the rocklike introductory chords to the echoes of classic Chicago-style piano in Barrelhouse Chuck's solo, a very subtle blend of styles and influences makes the song work.
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[edit]resembling a rock
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resembling rock music
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