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rocks

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/rɒks/ · rocks

Solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth.

Meanings

nounformal

Solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth.

زمین کی سطح کا ایک ٹھوس معدنی مواد۔

پتھر

patthar

Synonyms

stonebouldercragچٹانپتھرخارا

Antonyms

liquidwaterairمائعپانیہوا

Common Collocations

  • rock formation
  • rock climbing
  • igneous rock

Example Sentences

The rocks in the mountains are very hard.

پہاڑوں میں پتھر بہت سخت ہیں۔

Paharon mein patthar bohat sakht hain.

He collected unique rocks from different places.

اس نے مختلف جگہوں سے منفرد پتھر جمع کیے۔

Us ne mukhtalif jagaon se munfarid patthar jamah kiye.

The child threw stones and rocks into the river.

بچے نے دریا میں پتھر پھینک دیے۔

Bachay ne darya mein patthar phaink diye.

Easily Confused With

blocks:Blocks refer to larger, typically cubical pieces of material, while rocks are usually irregular in shape.

Word Family

rocky
adjectiveپتھریلا
rockiness
nounپتھریلاپن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'rocks' as sturdy, solid formations.

Imagine climbing a steep, rocky mountain.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

سراپا سنگ ہوں میں، اے دل مجھ سے نہ ہو دور پتھروں میں جُڑی ہوئی ہے خواہشوں کی نور

Sarapaa sang hun main, ae dil mujh se na ho door Pattharon mein juri hui hai khwahishon ki noor.

I am made of stone, my heart, do not part from me In the rocks are entwined the lights of desires.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پتھر کے دل کو نرم نہی ہوتا

Patthar ke dil ko naram nahi hota.

A heart of stone does not soften.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "rocc" — a rock, stone

First known use: before the 12th century

The word 'rocks' has evolved from Old English and has retained a similar meaning throughout its history, referring to solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth.