[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Ornamental or decorative work resembling rocks or shells.

- Rocks and shells used to create ornamental figures and designs as decoration for a grotto or other garden feature. Compare "rocaille". Chiefly historical after 18th century.

- A natural mass or group of rocks.

- Stones roughly piled together in imitation of natural rocks as an ornamental garden feature, especially a rockery.

- Masonry with a rough projecting face, giving the appearance of natural, freshly quarried rock. Compare rustic work.

- Rock climbing.


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Origin:
early 17th century; earliest use found in William Foster (b. 1591), Church of England clergyman and writer. From rock + work