rocklike

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1. Resembling a rock.

   From shoulder to shoulder he measured several ells and his rocklike mountainous knees were covered, as was likewise the rest of his body wherever visible, […]

   1922 February 2, James Joyce, “[Episode 12: Cyclops]”, in Ulysses, Paris: Shakespeare and Company […], →OCLC

   Synonyms: rocky, stonelike

2. Resembling rock music.

   "House Cat Blues," the opening cut, demonstrates this admirably: from the rocklike introductory chords to the echoes of classic Chicago-style piano in Barrelhouse Chuck's solo, a very subtle blend of styles and influences makes the song work.

   1988 April 8, David Whiteis, “Yank Rachell--Chicago Style/Hip Linkchain--Airbusters”, in Chicago Reader

   Synonyms: rockesque, rockish, rocky