crystal vs rock

rock vs crystal

crystal and rock both are nouns.

crystal is not a verb while rock is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
crystal	Yes	No	No	No
rock	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, rock is a hypernym of crystal; that is, rock is a word with a broader meaning than crystal:

crystal: a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces
rock: a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

Other hypernyms of crystal include stone.

crystal (noun)	rock (noun)
a protective cover that protects the face of a watch	pitching dangerously to one side
glassware made of quartz	a genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of black rhythm-and-blues with white country-and-western
a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices	hard bright-colored stick candy (typically flavored with peppermint)
a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces	a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure	(figurative) someone who is strong and stable and dependable
colorless glass made of almost pure silica	material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust

crystal (verb)	rock (verb)
	move back and forth or sideways
	cause to move back and forth

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