bedrock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.
  2. A basis or foundation.
  3. The bones.
verb
  1. To establish on a solid foundation.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛd.ɹɒk/ /ˈbɛdˌɹɑk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bedrock.wav

Word forms

bedrock bedrocks bedrocking bedrocked

Etymology

From bed (“a layer on top of which something else rests.”) + rock.

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