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adjective
Date: 1776
1. rocky I,1
2. firm and inflexible in doctrine or integrity <a rock-ribbed conservative community — John Hale>
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
rock-ribbed
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rock-ribbed — [räk′ribd′] adj. 1. having rocky ridges or elevations [rock ribbed coasts] 2. firm; rigid; unyielding [a rock ribbed policy] … English World dictionary
rock-ribbed — rock′ ribbed adj. 1) having ribs or ridges of rock 2) unyielding; confirmed and uncompromising • Etymology: 1770–80 … From formal English to slang
rock-ribbed — /rok ribd /, adj. 1. having ribs or ridges of rock: the rock ribbed coast of Maine. 2. unyielding; confirmed and uncompromising: a rock ribbed conservative. Also, rock rib. [1770 80] * * * … Universalium
rock-ribbed — adjective 1. abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps the rock ribbed coast of Maine • Syn: ↑rockbound • Similar to: ↑rough, ↑unsmooth 2. tradition bound and obstinately opinionated an inflexible (or die hard) conservative … Useful english dictionary
rock-ribbed — adjective a) having rocky cliffs or outcroppings b) obstinately firm and unyielding in ones opinions … Wiktionary
rock-ribbed — adjective N. Amer. uncompromising, especially with respect to political allegiance … English new terms dictionary
Rock-ribbed State — Massachusetts; Maine … Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games
Rock — Rock, n. [OF. roke, F. roche; cf. Armor. roc h, and AS. rocc.] 1. A large concreted mass of stony material; a large fixed stone or crag. See {Stone}. [1913 Webster] Come one, come all! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I. Sir W.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rock alum — Rock Rock, n. [OF. roke, F. roche; cf. Armor. roc h, and AS. rocc.] 1. A large concreted mass of stony material; a large fixed stone or crag. See {Stone}. [1913 Webster] Come one, come all! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I. Sir … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rock barnacle — Rock Rock, n. [OF. roke, F. roche; cf. Armor. roc h, and AS. rocc.] 1. A large concreted mass of stony material; a large fixed stone or crag. See {Stone}. [1913 Webster] Come one, come all! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I. Sir … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
