brock

noun
UK: /brɒk/
US: /brɑːk/

  1. A badger, especially a male badger.

    1. The brock emerged from its sett at dusk to forage. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old brock was known for its distinctive white stripe down its back. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

badger
brock verb

  1. To undermine or erode something.

    1. The heavy rain brock the hillside. [ ] [ ]
    2. Constant criticism can brock a person's confidence over time. [ ] [ ]

  2. To injure or spoil.

    1. The fall brock his knee badly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The storm brock the garden, tearing down fences and scattering debris everywhere. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "brock" is /brɒk/ in British English and /brɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brock": badger.

Example usage of "brock": "The brock emerged from its sett at dusk to forage.". More examples on the page.