Diamond vs. Rock

Difference Between Diamond and Rock
Diamondnoun
(uncountable) A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron.
The saw is coated with diamond.Rocknoun
A formation of minerals, specifically:
Diamondnoun
A gemstone made from this mineral.
The dozen loose diamonds sparkled in the light.Rocknoun
(uncountable) The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
The face of the cliff is solid rock.Diamondnoun
A ring containing a diamond.
What a beautiful engagement diamond.Rocknoun
A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.
The ship crashed on the rocks.Diamondnoun
A very pale blue color/colour.
diamond color: | Rocknoun(UK) A boulder or large stone; or a smaller stone; a pebble. Some fool has thrown a rock through my window.DiamondnounSomething that resembles a diamond. Rocknoun(geology) Any natural material with a distinctive composition of minerals. Diamondnoun(geometry) A rhombus, especially when oriented so that its longer axis is vertical. Rocknoun(slang) A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond. Look at the size of that rock on her finger!ADVERTISEMENT
Diamondnoun(geometry) The polyiamond made up of two triangles. RocknounA large hill or island having no vegetation. Pearl Rock near Cape Cod is so named because the morning sun makes it gleam like a pearl.Diamondnoun(baseball) The entire field of play used in the game. Rocknoun(figuratively) Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another. Diamondnoun(baseball) The infield of a baseball field. The teams met on the diamond.RocknounA lump or cube of ice. I'll have a whisky on the rocks, please.Diamondnoun(card games) A card of the diamonds suit. I have only one diamond in my hand.RocknounA type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length. While we're in Brighton, let's get a stick of rock!DiamondnounA size of type, standardised as 4½ point. RocknounA crystallized lump of crack cocaine. DiamondnounThe size of type between brilliant and pearl, standardized as 4½-point. RocknounAn unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes. Diamondadjectivemade of, or containing diamond, a diamond or diamonds. He gave her diamond earrings.RocknounAn Afrikaner. Diamondadjectiveof, relating to, or being a sixtieth anniversary. Today is their diamond wedding anniversary.RocknounAn extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands. Diamondadjectiveof, relating to, or being a seventy-fifth anniversary. Today is their diamond wedding anniversary.RocknounAny of several fish: Diamondadjective(slang) First-rate; excellent. He's a diamond geezer.RocknounThe striped bass. Diamondverbto adorn with or as if with diamonds RocknounThe huss or rock salmon. We ordered rock and chips to take away.Diamondnouna transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem RocknounA basketball. Yo homie, pass the rock!Diamondnounvery hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem Rocknoun(rock paper scissors) A closed hand (a handshape resembling a rock), that beats scissors and loses to paper. It beats lizard and loses to Spock in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock. Diamondnouna playing card in the minor suit of diamonds RocknounAn act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway. Diamondnounthe area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate RocknounA style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals. Diamondnounthe baseball playing field Rocknoun(countable) Distaff. Rocknoun(uncountable) The flax or wool on a distaff. RockverbTo move gently back and forth. Rock the baby to sleep.The empty swing rocked back and forth in the wind.Rockverb(transitive) To cause to shake or sway violently. Don't rock the boat.Rockverb(intransitive) To sway or tilt violently back and forth. The boat rocked at anchor.RockverbTo be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker. The ores had been rocked and laid out for inspection.Rockverb(transitive) To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively). Downing Street has been rocked by yet another sex scandal.She rocked my world.Rockverb(intransitive) To do well or to be operating at high efficiency. Rockverb(euphemistic) to make love to or have sex with someone. Yarbrough & Peoples, "Don't Stop the Music": I just wanna rock you, all night long.Andy Kim, "Rock Me Gently": Rock me gently, rock me slowly, take it easy, don't you know, that I have never been loved like this before.George_McCrae, "Rock Your Baby": Open up your heart / And let the loving start / Oh, woman, take me in your arms / Rock your baby.Rockverb(intransitive) To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy. Let’s rock!RockverbTo be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic. Chocolate rocks.My holidays in Ibiza rocked! I can't wait to go back.Rockverb(transitive) to thrill or excite, especially with rock music Let's rock this joint!Rockverb(transitive) to do something with excitement yet skillfully I need to rock a piss.Rockverb(transitive) To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style). Rocknouna lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter; he threw a rock at meRocknounmaterial consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust; that mountain is solid rockstone is abundant in New England and there are many quarriesRocknounUnited States gynecologist and devout Catholic who conducted the first clinical trials of the oral contraceptive pill (1890-1984) Rocknoun(figurative) someone who is strong and stable and dependable; he was her rock during the crisisThou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my churchRocknounhard stick bright-colored stick candy typically peppermint flavored Rocknouna genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of Black rhythm-and-blues with White country-and-western; rock is a generic term for the range of styles that evolved out of rock'n'roll.Rocknounpitching dangerously to one side Rockverbmove back and forth or sideways; the ship was rockingthe tall building swayedShe rocked back and forth on her feetRockverbcause to move back and forth; rock the cradlerock the babythe wind swayed the trees gentlyPopular Comparisons |