Rocky
adjective
Covered with rocks or containing a lot of rocks.
The path up the mountain was rocky and steep.
Often appears as...
- rocky mountain
- rocky surface
adjective
Not certain, stable, or having lots of problems.
Their relationship had a rocky start.
Often appears as...
- rocky relationship
- rocky start
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Describing a type of loud, energetic music.
They're a band that plays good, old-fashioned rocky.
Often appears as...
- rocky music
- rocky band
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
adjective
Covered with rocks or containing a lot of rocks.
The path up the mountain was rocky and steep.
Often appears as...
- rocky mountain
- rocky surface
adjective
Not certain, stable, or having lots of problems.
Their relationship had a rocky start.
Often appears as...
- rocky relationship
- rocky start
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Describing a type of loud, energetic music.
They're a band that plays good, old-fashioned rocky.
Often appears as...
- rocky music
- rocky band
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Outdoor Contexts
Used to describe natural areas where you're likely to encounter rocks.
We camped in a rocky area by the river.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Texture
Highlights the uneven or rough quality of a surface.
His hands were calloused from working on the rocky soil.
Pro Tip 3/3Challenging Navigation
Implies difficulty moving over terrain because of rocks.
She stumbled over the rocky terrain while hiking.
Pro Tip 1/3Outdoor Contexts
Used to describe natural areas where you're likely to encounter rocks.
We camped in a rocky area by the river.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Texture
Highlights the uneven or rough quality of a surface.
His hands were calloused from working on the rocky soil.
Pro Tip 3/3Challenging Navigation
Implies difficulty moving over terrain because of rocks.
She stumbled over the rocky terrain while hiking.
Pro Tip 1/3Outdoor Contexts
Used to describe natural areas where you're likely to encounter rocks.
We camped in a rocky area by the river.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Texture
Highlights the uneven or rough quality of a surface.
His hands were calloused from working on the rocky soil.
Pro Tip 3/3Challenging Navigation
Implies difficulty moving over terrain because of rocks.
She stumbled over the rocky terrain while hiking.
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What will change Africa?...
is I want to discuss with you we're looking at having the internet exists looking at having partners and we're already working on this who own websites where we're from the rocky rough oak and I think people really don't want to be on H they really want to be able to end their own living there
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Volcanic eruption...
in magmastatic pressure very difficult. But volcanologists are constantly exploring new technology to conquer this rocky terrain. Advances in thermal imaging have allowed scientists to detect subterranean hotspots. Spectrometers can analyze gases escaping magma.
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The big-beaked,...
Our reefs are vitally important to both marine and human life. Their unparalleled biodiversity offers unique opportunities for ecotourism, sustainable fishing, and scientific research, while their rocky structures guard coastlines from waves and storm surges.
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Water Discovered In...
You can see there's a little pimple in the data, just over there. This looks intriguing. This is not what we expect. We expect on a rocky moon for the magnetic field to drape over it, a bit like a nice peaceful curtain draping over a window that's not
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Volcanoes 101 PIPE National...
all volcanoes emit gas and molten rock the journey of these emissions begins deep underground in the earth's core the core which can burn as hot as the surface of the sun transfers its heat to the surrounding rocky mantle in doing so
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Mars 101 PIPE National...
sulphur which may have created a protective magnetic field during Mars's earlier years enveloping the core is a rocky mantle made of silicate minerals and a crust rich in iron these iron minerals react with the trace amounts of
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Should we be looking for...
it could be rocky and warm enough to have oceans and perhaps life. Astronomers discover these potentially habitable planets, and their eyes get big and wide. Could one of these distant worlds carry the building blocks of life?
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Orca's Extraordinary...
left to fend for themselves the young seals must learn to swim here they do so in the safety of a shallow tidal pool protected from predators by a rocky barrier
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Could These Distant...
trappist-1 has its own planets seven rocky worlds each roughly the size of earth
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"East Virginia" / "John...
Don't that road look rough and rocky? Don't that sea look wide and deep?
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What will change Africa?...
is I want to discuss with you we're looking at having the internet exists looking at having partners and we're already working on this who own websites where we're from the rocky rough oak and I think people really don't want to be on H they really want to be able to end their own living there
Video examples
Volcanic eruption...
in magmastatic pressure very difficult. But volcanologists are constantly exploring new technology to conquer this rocky terrain. Advances in thermal imaging have allowed scientists to detect subterranean hotspots. Spectrometers can analyze gases escaping magma.
Video examples
The big-beaked,...
Our reefs are vitally important to both marine and human life. Their unparalleled biodiversity offers unique opportunities for ecotourism, sustainable fishing, and scientific research, while their rocky structures guard coastlines from waves and storm surges.
Video examples
Water Discovered In...
You can see there's a little pimple in the data, just over there. This looks intriguing. This is not what we expect. We expect on a rocky moon for the magnetic field to drape over it, a bit like a nice peaceful curtain draping over a window that's not
Video examples
Volcanoes 101 PIPE National...
all volcanoes emit gas and molten rock the journey of these emissions begins deep underground in the earth's core the core which can burn as hot as the surface of the sun transfers its heat to the surrounding rocky mantle in doing so
Video examples
Mars 101 PIPE National...
sulphur which may have created a protective magnetic field during Mars's earlier years enveloping the core is a rocky mantle made of silicate minerals and a crust rich in iron these iron minerals react with the trace amounts of
Video examples
Should we be looking for...
it could be rocky and warm enough to have oceans and perhaps life. Astronomers discover these potentially habitable planets, and their eyes get big and wide. Could one of these distant worlds carry the building blocks of life?
Video examples
Orca's Extraordinary...
left to fend for themselves the young seals must learn to swim here they do so in the safety of a shallow tidal pool protected from predators by a rocky barrier
Video examples
Could These Distant...
trappist-1 has its own planets seven rocky worlds each roughly the size of earth
Video examples
"East Virginia" / "John...
Don't that road look rough and rocky? Don't that sea look wide and deep?
Example 1 of 10
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Bruce Babbitt
American Politician
We had kind of a rocky start, but I spent a lot of time working with the President and handing him statistics and showing him what we were doing as we went along and kind of saying to him, you know, this is really important.
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Gail Porter
Scottish Celebrity
My parents' marriage was very rocky. They were always arguing. When they split up when I was in my 20s, my brother and I were both delighted because we knew they weren't good for each other.
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Zoe Ball
What I've always done in my past when life hit a rocky patch was run from trouble into the next relationship. I didn't realise it would be such a big deal. That was foolish.
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Debra Fischer
American Scientist
Prebiotic chemistry on other worlds is going to be common. Plenty of small rocky planets will have similar chemistry. It's almost a given.
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Patty Duke
American Actress
During the rocky times, it never occurred to me that one day I would hold a position of respect and responsibility in the community.
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Ryan Murphy
American Writer
I had a very rocky, difficult, emotional childhood with my parents.
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Robert Goulet
American Musician
Rocky Marciano had such guts and heart. He was something special.
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Gary Payton
American Athlete
I want to finish my career in Seattle but it's rocky.
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William Shakespeare
English Playwright
Our peace shall stand as firm as rocky mountains.
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Daniel Lubetzky
Mexican Businessman
Like many start-up stories, mine has been rocky.
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Bruce Babbitt
American Politician
We had kind of a rocky start, but I spent a lot of time working with the President and handing him statistics and showing him what we were doing as we went along and kind of saying to him, you know, this is really important.
Quote examples
Gail Porter
Scottish Celebrity
My parents' marriage was very rocky. They were always arguing. When they split up when I was in my 20s, my brother and I were both delighted because we knew they weren't good for each other.
Quote examples
Zoe Ball
What I've always done in my past when life hit a rocky patch was run from trouble into the next relationship. I didn't realise it would be such a big deal. That was foolish.
Quote examples
Debra Fischer
American Scientist
Prebiotic chemistry on other worlds is going to be common. Plenty of small rocky planets will have similar chemistry. It's almost a given.
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Patty Duke
American Actress
During the rocky times, it never occurred to me that one day I would hold a position of respect and responsibility in the community.
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Ryan Murphy
American Writer
I had a very rocky, difficult, emotional childhood with my parents.
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Robert Goulet
American Musician
Rocky Marciano had such guts and heart. He was something special.
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Gary Payton
American Athlete
I want to finish my career in Seattle but it's rocky.
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William Shakespeare
English Playwright
Our peace shall stand as firm as rocky mountains.
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Daniel Lubetzky
Mexican Businessman
Like many start-up stories, mine has been rocky.
Example 1 of 10
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