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brock

/bɹɒk/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large, strong male badger.

    - "The brock was digging a burrow in the forest."
    - "Beware of the brock when hiking in the woods."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with brock
rock , clock , dock
Variants
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brock , brocks
Etymology
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Old English 'broc', derived from Proto-Germanic 'brokaz' meaning 'badger'.


Trivia
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  1. The brock is also known as a boar badger or a male badger.

  2. Badgers are omnivores, and their diet consists mainly of roots, bulbs, worms, and insects.

  3. Badgers are excellent diggers and can dig burrows up to 30 feet long.


Related Concepts
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  1. badger: A large, burrowing mammal with short legs, a broad head, and a flat, wide face.


Culture
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In medieval Europe, the badger was considered a symbol of courage and strength, and the brock was a common figure in heraldry and folklore.

How to Memorize "brock"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, muscular badger. Visualize its strong build and powerful appearance.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'brock' with strength and power. Think of a brave and fearless badger.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of a large 'B' for 'Brock', and think of a badger when you see the letter 'B'.


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