- bedrock bed·rock n
- ['bɛdˌrɒk]
Geol basamento, (fig) fondamento, base f
the moral bedrock of the nation — il fondamento morale della nazione
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bedrock bed·rock n
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bed|rock — «BEHD ROK», noun, adjective. –n. 1. the solid rock beneath the soil and looser rocks. 2. Figurative. a firm foundation. 3. Figurative. the lowest level; bottom: »Demands on resources by the Government and all public authorities should be kept to… … Useful english dictionary
bed·rock — /ˈbɛdˌrɑːk/ noun [noncount] 1 : the solid rock that lies under the surface of the ground They dug down for 10 feet before they hit bedrock. 2 : a strong idea, principle, or fact that supports something His religious beliefs are/form the bedrock… … Useful english dictionary
bedrock — (n.) also bed rock, 1850, from BED (Cf. bed) (n.) + ROCK (Cf. rock) (n.). Figurative use by 1869; as an adjective by 1881 … Etymology dictionary
bedrock — bed|rock [ bed,rak ] noun singular 1. ) the ideas and principles on which a belief or system is based: CORNERSTONE: bedrock of: These are the principles that form the bedrock of American society. 2. ) the solid rock under the ground that supports … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
bedrock — bed|rock [ˈbedrɔk US ra:k] n 1.) [singular] the basic ideas, features, or facts on which something is based ▪ Marriage and children are the bedrock of family life. 2.) [U] solid rock in the ground below soil or sand … Dictionary of contemporary English
bedrock — ☆ bedrock [bed′räk΄ ] n. 1. solid rock beneath the soil and superficial rock 2. a secure foundation 3. the very bottom 4. basic principles or facts … English World dictionary
bedrock — bed•rock [[t]ˈbɛdˌrɒk[/t]] n. 1) gel unbroken solid rock, overlaid in most places by soil or rock fragments 2) the bottom layer 3) any firm foundation 4) the fundamental principles, as of a science • Etymology: 1840–50, amer … From formal English to slang
bedrock — /bed rok /, n. 1. Geol. unbroken solid rock, overlaid in most places by soil or rock fragments. 2. bottom layer; lowest stratum. 3. any firm foundation or basis: Technical courses will be founded on a bedrock of sound, general education so as to… … Universalium
Rock-cut basin — A rock cut basin, in this usage of the term, is a natural phenomenon. They are cylindrical depressions cut into stream or river beds, often filled with water. Such plucked bedrock pits are created by kolks; powerful vortices within the water… … Wikipedia
bed — Synonyms and related words: Colonial bed, Hollywood bed, Japanese garden, a world without end bargain, accommodation, accommodations, alliance, alpine garden, aqueduct, arboretum, arroyo, band, base, basement, basin, basis, bassinet, bearing wall … Moby Thesaurus
bed — bed1 W1S1 [bed] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(sleep)¦ 2¦(sex)¦ 3¦(river/lake/sea)¦ 4¦(garden)¦ 5¦(rock)¦ 6¦(lowest layer)¦ 7¦(in river/water)¦ 8 get out of bed on the wrong side 9 not a bed of roses 10 you ve made your bed and you … Dictionary of contemporary English
