rockface
A vertical or steep exposed surface of rock, especially on a cliff or mountain.
The climbers reached the steep rockface by noon.
rockfall
An event in which loose rocks fall from a cliff or slope, often blocking paths or roads.
A sudden rockfall blocked the mountain road.
rockslide
A rapid downhill movement of a mass of rock, similar to a landslide but dominated by rock.
After heavy rain, a rockslide destroyed the trail.
rockhound
An amateur collector or enthusiast of rocks and minerals; a hobbyist geologist.
My uncle is a rockhound who collects minerals on weekends.
rockstar
A famous performer of rock music; by extension, a highly celebrated or flamboyant celebrity.
She wants to be a rockstar and tour the world.
bedrock
The solid rock layer beneath soil and loose material; figuratively, a fundamental basis or foundation.
Trust and respect are the bedrock of a strong relationship.
rocky
Full of rocks or stones; also used figuratively to describe something unstable, difficult, or turbulent.
Their relationship had a rocky start but improved over time.
rockery
A decorative arrangement or garden of rocks, often with plants—also called a rock garden.
They built a small rockery in the backyard.
rock-bottom
At the lowest possible level; the very lowest point (literal or figurative).
When sales hit rock-bottom, they revamped the strategy.