rock-ribbed
1rock-ribbed — [räk′ribd′] adj. 1. having rocky ridges or elevations [rock ribbed coasts] 2. firm; rigid; unyielding [a rock ribbed policy] …
2rock-ribbed — rock′ ribbed adj. 1) having ribs or ridges of rock 2) unyielding; confirmed and uncompromising • Etymology: 1770–80 …
3rock-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] * * * …
4rock-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 …
5rock-ribbed — adjective Date: 1776 1. rocky I,1 2. firm and inflexible in doctrine or integrity < a rock ribbed conservative community John Hale > …
6rock-ribbed — adjective a) having rocky cliffs or outcroppings b) obstinately firm and unyielding in ones opinions …
7rock-ribbed — adjective N. Amer. uncompromising, especially with respect to political allegiance …
8Rock-ribbed State — Massachusetts; Maine …
9Rock — 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.… …
10Rock 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 …
